In Kourou, France, a single person typically needs around $1698 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $3849 monthly.
Overall living costs in Kourou are 14% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Kourou is 48% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Kourou is, on average, 64% lower than in New York City.
Kourou is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
The primary driver of expenses in Kourou is rent and utilities, which can significantly impact overall living costs.
Food costs are 3% higher than the European benchmark, making it slightly more expensive than some other regions.
Public transport is very affordable, being 50% lower than the European benchmark, which is a significant advantage for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 12.6 $ |
| Dinner | 53.2 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 9.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.48 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.83 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.9 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.43 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.96 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.69 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.7 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 19.8 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 27.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.38 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.46 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.56 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.41 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.27 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.11 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.75 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 9.5 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.72 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 52.8 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.93 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 28.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 8.01 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.08 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.61 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 117 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 181 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 59.2 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 644 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,310 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,298 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,498 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,563 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,02 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 2,234 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.96% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 11 $ |
| Haircut | 19 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 127 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 97.1 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 851 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,918 $ |