Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (12,360 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (3,387 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 (2,472 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (989 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 (2,472 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (2,719 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (1,978 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (1,607 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (742 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.79 (1,873 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (2,966 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 1,012 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (593 ₦) | 642 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (741,586 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 (593,269 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (106,294 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 (494,391 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 (395,513 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (84,046 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (31,888 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (123,598 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (48,203 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (8,899 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (4,450 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (22,248 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (19,776 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (30,899 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (37,079 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (9,642,848 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 (939 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 22,353 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 383 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,629 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (12,360 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,247 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (1,545 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (3,296 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (1,978 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (989 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (12,360 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 630% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| French Guiana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 (19,776 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (6,921 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (8,899 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (23,484 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (4,944 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 (1,978 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (2,996 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 499% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (178 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 649% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 20,543 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (4,944 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 853% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 360 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria
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