Cost of living in Guadeloupe compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadeloupe is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 ($20) | $15 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.00 ($5.49) | $4.34 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.00 ($5.49) | $2.98 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.00 ($4.39) | $4.03 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.00 ($3.29) | $3.37 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.76 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.73 ($2.99) | $3.15 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.00 ($3.29) | $1.94 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.04 | - | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Guadeloupe is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,200 ($1,317) | $2,258 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €754 ($827) | $1,625 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 ($549) | $1,624 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,156 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $109 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $47 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $296 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $118 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 ($11) | $22 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guadeloupe is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $113 | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Guadeloupe is 16% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,916 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.37 ($1.51) | $0.75 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $80 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Guadeloupe is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.53 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.10 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.57 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadeloupe is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €40 ($44) | $45 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 ($21) | $24 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €80 ($88) | $75 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 ($13) | $12 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.84 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 ($6) | $5.81 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $397 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $53 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($9) | $8 | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
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These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guadeloupe is 9% cheaper than in United States
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