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Cost of living in Guadeloupe compared to United States
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| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadeloupe is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $14 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.42 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.87 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $3.19 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $3.96 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.35 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.59 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.63 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $15 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | $1.92 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.15 | - | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Guadeloupe is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,200 ($1,349) | $2,047 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,542 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | $1,512 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,089 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | $48 | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $322 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Guadeloupe is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 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 | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Guadeloupe is 15% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,215 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.40 ($1.57) | $0.78 | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| 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) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.42 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.04 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.45 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.82 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $20 | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Guadeloupe is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $171 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $78 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.91 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.91 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $50 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79,812 prices entered by 10,869 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guadeloupe is 4% cheaper than in United States
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