Cost of living in French Guiana compared to United States
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| Food in French Guiana is about the same as in United States | ||||
| French Guiana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 ($27) | $19 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 ($7) | $10 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 ($5.35) | $5.95 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €2.00 ($2.14) | $1.09 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 ($5.35) | $4.92 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €5.50 ($5.89) | $4.79 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.00 ($4.28) | $7 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.25 ($3.48) | $4.70 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.50 ($1.61) | $2.54 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.79 ($4.06) | $3.09 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 ($6) | $16 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.74 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 ($1.28) | $3.08 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in French Guiana is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Guiana | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 ($1,606) | $2,998 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,200 ($1,285) | $2,220 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €215 ($230) | $218 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,000 ($1,071) | $1,962 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €800 ($857) | $1,466 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €170 ($182) | $147 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €65 ($69) | $63 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €250 ($268) | $287 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 ($104) | $132 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €18 ($19) | $14 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 ($10) | $31 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in French Guiana is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Guiana | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €45 ($48) | $54 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €40 ($43) | $45 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €63 ($67) | $93 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €75 ($80) | $120 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in French Guiana is 7% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| French Guiana | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,505 ($20,884) | $27,716 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.90 ($2.03) | $1.06 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $83 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in French Guiana is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Guiana | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 ($27) | $136 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.13 ($3.35) | $4.85 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $6 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €4.00 ($4.28) | $4.74 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.14) | $2.19 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 ($27) | $27 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in French Guiana is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| French Guiana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($43) | $55 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 ($15) | $28 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €18 ($19) | $198 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €48 ($51) | $89 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $13 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.00 ($4.28) | $5.21 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $567 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.36 ($0.39) | $0.20 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $59 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 ($11) | $10 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,970 prices entered by 2,819 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in French Guiana is 18% cheaper than in United States
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