Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (7,876 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (2,953 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (4,752 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 452% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (862 ₦) | 749 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (3,018 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 438% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (2,371 ₦) | 653 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (1,724 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (1,401 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (647 ₦) | 585 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (539 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,449 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 336 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 355 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,300 (560,438 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (431,106 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (92,688 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 360% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (387,996 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (301,774 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (73,288 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 578% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (27,806 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (107,777 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (42,033 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (7,760 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 676% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (3,880 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 288% | |
| Clothes | + 95% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (19,400 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (17,244 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (26,944 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (32,333 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 86% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (8,408,515 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (675 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 363% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 13,522 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 748 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,995 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,486 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,123 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (1,347 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (2,874 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (1,724 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 454% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (862 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (6,898 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (11,855 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (6,898 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (7,760 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (20,478 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,664 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,230 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (1,940 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 430% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (155 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 669% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 13,946 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 454 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,038 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria
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