Cost of living
French Guiana compared to French Polynesia
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Overview comparison
French GuianaFrench Polynesia
Consumer prices in French Polynesia are roughly 33% higher than in French Guiana.
Cost of living
| Item | French Guiana | French Polynesia |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,465 | 1,362 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,283 | 3,108 |
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| Without rent one person | 701 | 719 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,525 | 1,909 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 950.76 | 653.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,355.11 | 1,145.61 |
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| Food person | 417 | 502 |
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| Food family | 1,114 | 1,100 |
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| Transport person | 72.32 | 56.34 |
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| Transport family | 178.06 | 171.12 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.99 years | 82.9 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | French Guiana | French Polynesia |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.43 | 13.58 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.07 | 50.23 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.79 | 13.46 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.59 | 5.31 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.08 | 2.36 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.34 | 3.51 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | French Guiana | French Polynesia |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 696.72 | 948.48 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 630.11 | 697.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,623.91 | 1,807.65 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,322.25 | 1,032.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.77 | 51.69 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.69 | 106.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.59 | 62.81 |
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Transportation
| Item | French Guiana | French Polynesia |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.2 | 4.11 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,030 | 7,738 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,315 | 3,872 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.6 | 2.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.65% | 84.56% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.59 | 19.12 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.02 | 1.2 |
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Groceries
| Item | French Guiana | French Polynesia |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 1.41 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.21 | 1.84 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.1 | 4.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.36 | 11.39 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.09 | 12.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.33 | 22.14 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.41 | 1.83 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | French Guiana | French Polynesia |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.52 | 56.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.88 | 13.73 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.54 | 27.28 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.12 | 17.94 |
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| Brand Jeans | 87.3 | 101.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 153.47 | 96.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 753.94 | 562.55 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,737 | 9,824 |
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