Cost of living in Guadeloupe compared to Japan
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadeloupe is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (¥3,087) | ¥1,025 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,261) | ¥723 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (¥1,222) | ¥519 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (¥225) | ¥197 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (¥600) | ¥316 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (¥529) | ¥629 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥901) | ¥962 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (¥411) | ¥902 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 (¥340) | ¥574 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.57 (¥536) | ¥285 | + 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,501) | ¥1,208 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (¥411) | ¥184 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (¥166) | ¥206 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Guadeloupe is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €938 (¥140,782) | ¥326,267 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €751 (¥112,660) | ¥171,772 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥15,010) | ¥28,488 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €652 (¥97,822) | ¥157,603 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (¥90,060) | ¥82,713 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (¥12,008) | ¥24,082 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €60 (¥9,006) | ¥4,699 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (¥45,030) | ¥47,482 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥11,864) | ¥32,093 | - 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥1,058) | ¥1,313 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (¥2,487) | ¥1,878 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Guadeloupe is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 (¥8,220) | ¥6,136 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (¥5,647) | ¥5,199 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (¥16,583) | ¥8,989 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (¥13,010) | ¥13,588 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Guadeloupe is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,761 (¥2,966,035) | ¥2,700,660 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 (¥332) | ¥165 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadeloupe is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥901) | ¥2,497 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,201) | ¥1,967 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (¥4,824) | ¥5,380 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (¥600) | ¥650 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (¥375) | ¥938 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (¥529) | ¥702 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.81 (¥422) | ¥218 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥300) | ¥216 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (¥3,323) | ¥3,927 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadeloupe is 69% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (¥7,649) | ¥4,141 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,342) | ¥3,600 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (¥3,752) | ¥4,000 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €120 (¥18,012) | ¥5,993 | + 201% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,501) | ¥984 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 (¥665) | ¥472 | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 (¥826) | ¥575 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 (¥125) | ¥52 | + 141% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥6,076) | ¥9,280 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (¥1,351) | ¥592 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guadeloupe is 15% more expensive than in Japan
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