Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 127% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (8,399 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 251% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (3,149 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (5,067 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 363% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (919 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (3,218 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (2,528 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (1,839 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (1,494 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (690 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (575 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (3,678 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 332 ₦ | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 370 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 92% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 544,026 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (459,701 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (98,836 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (413,731 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (321,791 ₦) | 212,528 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (78,149 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 269% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (29,651 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (114,925 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (44,821 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (8,275 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 415% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (4,137 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 314% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (20,687 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (18,388 ₦) | 13,358 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (28,731 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (34,478 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 38% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (8,966,245 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (720 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 14,469 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,669 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,713 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 17,133 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (1,437 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (3,065 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (1,839 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 317% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (919 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (7,355 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 59% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (12,642 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (7,355 ₦) | 4,450 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (8,275 ₦) | 17,051 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (21,836 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (3,907 ₦) | 2,510 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,843 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (2,069 ₦) | 400 ₦ | + 418% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 141,264 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (165 ₦) | 35 ₦ | + 370% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 17,955 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (4,597 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 750% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 576 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria
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