Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Nigeria
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (7,956 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (2,983 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (4,800 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 279% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (871 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (3,048 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (2,395 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (1,742 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (1,415 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (653 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (544 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,484 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 659 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 528 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 600,977 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (435,441 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (93,620 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (391,897 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (304,809 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (74,025 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 868% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (28,086 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (108,860 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (42,456 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (7,838 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 331% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,919 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (19,595 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (17,418 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (27,215 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (32,658 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (8,493,067 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 182 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (1,361 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (2,903 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (1,742 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (871 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (6,967 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 327% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 91% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (11,975 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (6,967 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (7,838 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (20,683 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,701 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 596 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (1,959 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 238% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (157 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 536% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 20,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (4,354 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 770% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria
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