Cost of Living in French Guiana
Summary of cost of living in French Guiana:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,401.7$ (4,549.0€), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,470.5$ (1,238.4€), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in French Guiana is, on average, 26.6% higher than in United States.
- Rent in French Guiana is, on average, 30.5% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.50 € | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 100.00 € | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 9.50 € | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.25 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.00 € | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.50 € | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.03 € | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.63 € | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 2.67 € | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.25 € | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.21 € | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 6.67 € | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 11.34 € | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 6.65 € | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 11.91 € | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.10 € | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.81 € | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.27 € | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 3.93 € | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.93 € | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.61 € | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.00 € | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.68 € | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 7.00 € | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.41 € | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 € | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.00 € | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 € | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 € | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 5.00 € | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.79 € | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 7.00 € | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.97 € | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 40,000.00 € | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 40,000.00 € | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 191.50 € | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 40.00 € | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 61.67 € | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 38.00 € | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 25.00 € | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 9.00 € | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 600.00 € | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 9,150.00 € | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 90.00 € | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 60.00 € | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 113.33 € | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 90.00 € | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 996.00 € | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 766.67 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,333.33 € | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,600.00 € | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 257.03 € | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 288.00 € | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 2,000.00 € | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 4.50 | |
Prices in French Guiana
This country had 75 entries in the past 12 months by 3 different contributors.
Last update: 11 October 2025
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Last update: 11 October 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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