Cost of living in Guadeloupe compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guadeloupe is 36% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 ($25) | $15 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($10) | $8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($10) | $4.26 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 ($1.82) | $0.87 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.00 ($4.85) | $2.88 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 ($4.28) | $4.18 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($7) | $6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 ($3.32) | $3.44 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 ($2.75) | $1.76 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.57 ($4.33) | $3.11 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($12) | $14 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 ($3.32) | $1.99 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 ($1.34) | $2.19 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Guadeloupe is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €938 ($1,138) | $2,193 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €751 ($911) | $1,576 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($121) | $179 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €652 ($791) | $1,541 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 ($728) | $1,141 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 ($97) | $113 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €60 ($73) | $52 | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €300 ($364) | $270 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($96) | $127 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($20) | $22 | - 9% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Guadeloupe is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 ($66) | $47 | + 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($46) | $43 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($134) | $86 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 ($105) | $107 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Guadeloupe is 40% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,761 ($23,981) | $23,539 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 ($2.69) | $0.66 | + 305% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $73 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadeloupe is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 ($7) | $7 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($10) | $16 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 ($39) | $111 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.85) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($3.03) | $3.46 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 ($4.28) | $4.84 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.81 ($3.41) | $3.66 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.43) | $1.81 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($27) | $22 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadeloupe is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 ($62) | $46 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($19) | $25 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 ($30) | $200 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €120 ($146) | $78 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($12) | $12 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 ($5.37) | $4.94 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 ($7) | $5.64 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.25 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($49) | $49 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($11) | $8 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,216 prices entered by 4,179 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guadeloupe is about the same as in United States
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