Cost of living in Guadeloupe compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadeloupe is 61% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (¥3,313) | ¥1,013 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (¥1,354) | ¥808 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (¥1,312) | ¥613 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 (¥242) | ¥220 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 (¥644) | ¥323 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 (¥568) | ¥613 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 (¥967) | ¥1,107 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 (¥441) | ¥766 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 (¥364) | ¥468 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.57 (¥575) | ¥304 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (¥1,611) | ¥1,290 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 (¥441) | ¥218 | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 (¥178) | ¥191 | - 7% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Guadeloupe is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €938 (¥151,090) | ¥365,082 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €751 (¥120,909) | ¥197,136 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 (¥16,109) | ¥19,132 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €652 (¥104,984) | ¥156,916 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 (¥96,654) | ¥102,459 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 (¥12,887) | ¥8,349 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €60 (¥9,665) | ¥4,448 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 (¥48,327) | ¥74,559 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 (¥12,733) | ¥25,414 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (¥1,135) | ¥1,338 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (¥2,670) | ¥2,815 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Guadeloupe is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 (¥8,821) | ¥8,708 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 (¥6,060) | ¥5,103 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 (¥17,797) | ¥9,892 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (¥13,963) | ¥12,189 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Guadeloupe is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,761 (¥3,183,209) | ¥3,007,320 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 (¥357) | ¥169 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,198 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadeloupe is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 (¥967) | ¥2,133 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (¥1,289) | ¥2,551 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (¥5,178) | ¥6,000 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (¥644) | ¥1,337 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 (¥403) | ¥930 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 (¥568) | ¥622 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.81 (¥453) | ¥224 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (¥322) | ¥188 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (¥3,567) | ¥4,604 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 69% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadeloupe is 69% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guadeloupe | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (¥8,209) | ¥4,908 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (¥2,513) | ¥3,881 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (¥4,027) | ¥7,212 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €120 (¥19,331) | ¥8,269 | + 134% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (¥1,611) | ¥1,244 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 (¥713) | ¥547 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 (¥886) | ¥674 | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 (¥134) | ¥52 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 (¥6,521) | ¥9,530 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (¥1,611) | ¥602 | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 431 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guadeloupe is 22% more expensive than in Japan
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