Cost of living in Guadeloupe for students

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Food			Price in ₭N
12 eggs dozen, large			12.50 LAK
1 beer pint in local shops, markets			7 LAK
1 kg of tomatoes			8.50 LAK
Full chicken 2kg			38.75 LAK
1litre 100% fruit juice			8.50 LAK
1 package of cigarettes imported brands			25 LAK
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples			7.50 LAK
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality			48.95 LAK
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola			0.95 LAK
1 Bread loaf standard			9.50 LAK
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml			12 LAK
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna			18.50 LAK
Heinz baked beans 1 tin			8 LAK
1.5 kg Sugar			10 LAK
2 liter cooking oil			20 LAK
Yum-yum noodles per pack			2.00 LAK
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes			5.50 LAK
1 liter milk			8.50 LAK
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away			25 LAK
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat			165 LAK
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month)			145 LAK
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether)			58.50 LAK
House Cleaning fee per day			105 LAK
Large Gas heater price range upwards.			200 LAK
Original branded Electric Fans			200 LAK
Original branded Electric kettle.			120 LAK
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set			2000 LAK
Single bed Blankets			120 LAK
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne			100 LAK
Ladies hair plaiting.			60 LAK
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons)			18 LAK
Men's haircut			40 LAK
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses			24.50 LAK
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages			65 LAK
1 month of gym subscription.			105 LAK
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone)			90 LAK
Unisex Loris perfume			30 LAK
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price.			100 LAK
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards			1000 LAK
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards			3000 LAK
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks			120 LAK
Go carting 30mins			120 LAK
Movie House 3d cinema			30 LAK
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket)			15 LAK
Photo shoot			120 LAK
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee			12.50 LAK
3 course dinner local restaurant two people			96.50 LAK
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people			150 LAK
Play station 4 console without games.			2000 LAK
Spalding Basketball			200 LAK
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls			500 LAK
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km			45 LAK
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare			30 LAK
1 liter petrol/diesel			6.50 LAK
1 day rent a car cost			140 LAK
Driver’s license			2300 LAK
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar)			150 LAK
1 pair of men’s formal shoes			215 LAK
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)			280 LAK
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)			135.79 LAK
Ladies formal shoes original and durable			120 LAK
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance)			150 LAK

The cost of living here is relatively very cheap. Renting a one-bedroom flat in the city here, costs around $150USD. Utility amount to half of that in addition and other costs such as food, clothing, transportation, leisure is again about $250USD per month. This adds up to a total of a $400USD budget, which can be greatly reduced by choosing to stay in a hostel provided for students. The average budget in USD in Guadeloupe is as following:

• $400USD per month for a single person;
• $1000USD per month for a couple;
• $1500USD per month for a family with two children will do.

Restaurants

People here tend to spend their money in restaurants and Guadeloupian restaurants offer good food at reasonable prices. Still, if you do not earn much, these offers may not be considered cheap. Restaurants frequently offer drinks that are low priced, usually between $2USDore even less.

Here is the average pricing;

Markets

The cost of living in Guadeloupe can be more affordable if do not eat out, but buying groceries and cooking at your own hostel than shopping at the local markets is even cheaper. Markets offer lower prices for domestic food, while imported food may be a bit pricey.

Transportation

If you are in Guadeloupe, you'll definitely need to travel around the country or in your city, either by bus, train, taxi, or car. The great thing is that the transportation rates are quite affordable and public transport functions very well, considering the fact that the country has a well-constructed developed road network.

Here is what you should expect;

Clothing and Shoes

When trying to find out the cost of clothes in Guadeloupe, you might be amazed that a pair of jeans can cost only $20. Leather is a bit more expensive, but still not too much in comparison to some other countries. For good leather shoes, you will need to pay around $50.

Monthly Budget

Those interested in simple living should budget between $450 or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the marketplace, and a few restaurant meals each month. Depending on your everyday choice this figure is variable!