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) | $19 | + 17% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 ($9) | $5.93 | + 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.50 ($1.61) | $1.09 | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.00 ($4.28) | $4.92 | - 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.52 ($3.77) | $4.81 | - 21% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6.00 ($6) | $7 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.74 ($2.93) | $4.67 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.26 ($2.42) | $2.52 | - 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €3.57 ($3.82) | $3.12 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 ($11) | $16 | - 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.74 ($2.93) | $2.74 | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.10 ($1.18) | $3.05 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Guadeloupe is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Guadeloupe | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €938 ($1,004) | $2,985 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €751 ($804) | $2,210 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €100 ($107) | $219 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €652 ($698) | $1,960 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €600 ($642) | $1,472 | - 56% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €80 ($86) | $149 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €60 ($64) | $63 | + 1% | |
40” flat screen tv | €300 ($321) | $295 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €79 ($85) | $136 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 ($8) | $14 | - 45% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 ($18) | $31 | - 42% | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Guadeloupe is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Guadeloupe | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €55 ($59) | $54 | + 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €38 ($40) | $45 | - 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €110 ($118) | $93 | + 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 ($93) | $121 | - 23% | |
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 ($21,158) | $27,744 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €2.21 ($2.37) | $1.06 | + 124% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $83 | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Guadeloupe is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
Guadeloupe | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6.00 ($6) | $8 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 ($9) | $21 | - 60% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 ($34) | $139 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 ($4.28) | $8 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.50 ($2.68) | $4.85 | - 45% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.52 ($3.77) | $6 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.81 ($3.01) | $4.78 | - 37% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.00 ($2.14) | $2.24 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 ($24) | $28 | - 14% | |
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 ($55) | $55 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 ($17) | $28 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 ($27) | $200 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €120 ($128) | $89 | + 44% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 ($11) | $13 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.43 ($4.74) | $5.23 | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.50 ($5.89) | $6 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $554 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.83 ($0.89) | $0.20 | + 346% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €40 ($43) | $59 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 ($10) | $10 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | - 18% |

These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guadeloupe is 18% cheaper than in United States
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