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Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 119% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 119% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (7,400 ₦) | 2,386 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €7 (2,774 ₦) | 1,947 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (4,465 ₦) | 947 ₦ | + 371% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (810 ₦) | 911 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (2,835 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (2,228 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (1,620 ₦) | 2,135 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (1,316 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (608 ₦) | 782 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (506 ₦) | 298 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,240 ₦) | 2,318 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | 364 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 360 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,600 (648,029 ₦) | 363,465 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,000 (405,018 ₦) | 255,550 ₦ | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (87,079 ₦) | 27,273 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €900 (364,517 ₦) | 260,974 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €700 (283,513 ₦) | 174,928 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €170 (68,853 ₦) | 13,154 ₦ | + 423% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €65 (26,124 ₦) | 8,041 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €250 (101,255 ₦) | 106,635 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (39,489 ₦) | 33,761 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (7,290 ₦) | 1,602 ₦ | + 355% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,645 ₦) | 2,092 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €45 (18,226 ₦) | 8,333 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (16,201 ₦) | 11,637 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (25,314 ₦) | 17,226 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (30,376 ₦) | 28,300 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (7,899,680 ₦) | 3,130,190 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (635 ₦) | 149 ₦ | + 325% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,263 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,910 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,106 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 7,619 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,463 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (1,266 ₦) | 1,231 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (2,700 ₦) | 1,272 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (1,620 ₦) | 335 ₦ | + 383% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (810 ₦) | 469 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (6,480 ₦) | 2,328 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (11,138 ₦) | 4,816 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (6,480 ₦) | 3,341 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (7,290 ₦) | 15,421 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (19,238 ₦) | 15,117 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,443 ₦) | 2,456 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,445 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (1,823 ₦) | 644 ₦ | + 183% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 136,721 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (146 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 16,510 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 464 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,317 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria
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