Travel budget and cost of living in French Guyana how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in French Guyana

French Guiana: calculate your travel budget

French Guiana: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in French Guyana for 2 people.

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in French Guyana in 2024

Cost of living: French Guiana VS United States

On average, the cost of living in French Guyana in 2024 is essentially the same as in the United States (USA)

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Local prices in French Guyana by expense type

French Guiana: Restaurant budget

Lunch

$ 11/person
($ 3.7 to $ 20)

---

49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 27/person
($ 16 to $ 53)

---

28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 8.9/person
($ 8.5 to $ 9.3)

---

18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 3.2 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 10)

---

46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

---

39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.2/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)

---

37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

---

2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.1 to $ 4.2)

---

11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

French Guiana: Hotel and accommodation budget

1-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 124 to $ 231)

---

5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 180/night
($ 161 to $ 200)

---

19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 200/night
($ 182 to $ 217)

---

10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 213/night
($ 205 to $ 219)

---

30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 176/night
($ 124 to $ 231)

---

59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 173/month
($ 153 to $ 191)

---

6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 218/month
($ 195 to $ 238)

---

8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 207/month
($ 189 to $ 225)

---

2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 248/month
($ 235 to $ 262)

---

12% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 233/month
($ 219 to $ 251)

---

16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

French Guiana: Supermarket food budget

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1 to $ 2.1)

---

33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 3/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 5.3)

---

17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 3/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 3.2)

---

35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 5.3/12 eggs
($ 3.6 to $ 8.9)

---

44% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 12/kg
($ 4.8 to $ 18)

---

1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 4.1/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 6.3)

---

20% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 8.8/kg
($ 6.9 to $ 10)

---

81% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 5.3)

---

2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 1.3
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

---

43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

French Guiana: Public and private transport budget

Bus ticket

$ 1.6/ticket
( $ 1.6)

---

35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 2.6/km
( $ 2.6)

---

56% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 2.1)

---

86% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 11
( $ 11)

---

192% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 54/24hrs
($ 42 to $ 80)

---

23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

French Guiana: Leisure activity budget

Cinema

$ 11/ticket
($ 7.4 to $ 13)

---

27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

French Guiana: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Cigarettes

$ 7.1/pack
($ 6.3 to $ 8.5)

---

28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 79
($ 43 to $ 127)

---

50% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 32
( $ 32)

---

25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Cayenne

$ 988
(fair price: $ 855)

Montreal → Cayenne

$ 2005
(fair price: $ 1639)

New York City → Cayenne

$ 1966
(fair price: $ 1603)

Book a flight Flight prices to French Guyana