Cost of living
French Guiana compared to Reunion
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Overview comparison
French GuianaReunion
Consumer prices in Reunion are roughly 24% higher than in French Guiana.
Cost of living
| Item | French Guiana | Reunion |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,465 | 1,481 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,283 | 3,745 |
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| Without rent one person | 701 | 636 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,525 | 2,541 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 950.76 | 627.17 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,355.11 | 1,236.65 |
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| Food person | 417 | 467 |
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| Food family | 1,114 | 1,646 |
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| Transport person | 72.32 | 56.2 |
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| Transport family | 178.06 | 156 |
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| Life expectancy | 82.99 years | 72.86 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | French Guiana | Reunion |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.43 | 12.89 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 45.07 | 64.28 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.79 | 12.94 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.59 | 6.76 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.08 | 2.93 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.34 | 2.57 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | French Guiana | Reunion |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 696.72 | 647.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 630.11 | 527.62 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,623.91 | 1,296.11 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,322.25 | 1,036.53 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 102.77 | 53.67 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.69 | 116.77 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 63.59 | 45.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | French Guiana | Reunion |
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| Local transport ticket | 3.2 | 4.38 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,030 | 3,940 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,315 | 2,710 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.6 | 1.5 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.65% | 51.29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 20.59 | 14.56 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.02 | 1.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | French Guiana | Reunion |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.5 | 1.32 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.21 | 1.83 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 6.1 | 4.13 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.36 | 19.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.09 | 13.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 20.33 | 11.84 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.41 | 1.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 0.7 |
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Other
| Item | French Guiana | Reunion |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.52 | 28.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.88 | 10.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.54 | 34.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.12 | 16.19 |
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| Brand Jeans | 87.3 | 71.78 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 153.47 | 121.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 753.94 | 165.84 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,737 | 10,990 |
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