Cost of living in Guadeloupe compared to United States
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Guadeloupe is about the same as in United States | ||||
Guadeloupe | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 ($22) | $17 | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $9 | - 4% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($9) | $5.06 | + 68% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 ($1.57) | $0.99 | + 59% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 ($4.19) | $3.33 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 ($3.69) | $4.43 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 ($2.87) | $3.91 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 ($2.37) | $1.94 | + 22% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.57 ($3.74) | $3.28 | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($10) | $16 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 ($2.87) | $2.25 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 ($1.16) | $2.46 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Guadeloupe is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Guadeloupe | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €938 ($982) | $2,514 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €751 ($786) | $1,958 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($105) | $203 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €652 ($682) | $1,778 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 ($628) | $1,342 | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 ($84) | $139 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €60 ($63) | $56 | + 11% | |
40” flat screen tv | €300 ($314) | $300 | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($83) | $135 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($17) | $26 | - 34% | |
Clothes | - 6% | |||
Clothes in Guadeloupe is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Guadeloupe | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 ($57) | $51 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($39) | $46 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($116) | $92 | + 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 ($91) | $120 | - 24% | |
Transportation | + 12% | |||
Transportation in Guadeloupe is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guadeloupe | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,761 ($20,689) | $25,409 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 ($2.32) | $1.06 | + 119% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
Personal Care | - 46% | |||
Personal Care in Guadeloupe is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Guadeloupe | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($8) | $19 | - 56% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 ($34) | $125 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.19) | $7 | - 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.62) | $4.17 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 ($3.69) | $5.50 | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.81 ($2.94) | $4.18 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.09) | $2.05 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($23) | $25 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | + 37% | |||
Entertainment in Guadeloupe is 37% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guadeloupe | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 ($53) | $49 | + 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($16) | $27 | - 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 ($26) | $192 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €120 ($126) | $83 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($10) | $13 | - 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 ($4.64) | $5.19 | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 ($5.76) | $6 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 ($0.87) | $0.17 | + 420% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($42) | $53 | - 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($9) | $9 | + 3% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guadeloupe is 15% cheaper than in United States
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