Cost of living in French Guiana compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 212% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in French Guiana is 212% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (руб 1,645) | руб 406 | + 305% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (руб 617) | руб 283 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €11 (руб 992) | руб 144 | + 589% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 (руб 180) | руб 65 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €7 (руб 630) | руб 88 | + 615% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 (руб 495) | руб 130 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 (руб 360) | руб 333 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 (руб 293) | руб 107 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 (руб 135) | руб 34 | + 300% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.25 (руб 113) | руб 66 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (руб 720) | руб 593 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 110 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 29 | - | |
| Housing | + 125% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 125% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 68,217 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,000 (руб 90,036) | руб 38,434 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 (руб 19,358) | руб 5,700 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €900 (руб 81,032) | руб 32,389 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €700 (руб 63,025) | руб 23,273 | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 (руб 15,306) | руб 3,730 | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 (руб 5,807) | руб 439 | + 1223% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 (руб 22,509) | руб 24,196 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (руб 8,778) | руб 6,604 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 (руб 1,621) | руб 413 | + 292% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (руб 810) | руб 811 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 17% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 (руб 4,052) | руб 4,784 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 (руб 3,601) | руб 2,535 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 (руб 5,627) | руб 5,645 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 (руб 6,753) | руб 6,989 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 (руб 1,756,099) | руб 1,246,400 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.57 (руб 141) | руб 47 | + 201% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,609 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 66% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 451 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,290 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 (руб 281) | руб 183 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 (руб 600) | руб 213 | + 182% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 (руб 360) | руб 81 | + 347% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 (руб 180) | руб 100 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (руб 1,441) | руб 559 | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 68% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (руб 2,476) | руб 1,443 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 (руб 1,441) | руб 580 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 (руб 1,621) | руб 5,605 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 (руб 4,277) | руб 3,345 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (руб 765) | руб 385 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 166 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.50 (руб 405) | руб 220 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 35,616 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 (руб 32) | руб 7 | + 391% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 3,599 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (руб 900) | руб 160 | + 464% | |
| 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 7,479 prices entered by 749 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 101% more expensive than in Russia
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