Capital city, French Guiana
Cost of living in Cayenne
How much a month costs in Cayenne
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $2,480–3,600 (€2,200–3,200).
Prices in Cayenne
Typical 2026 ranges in EUR, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | EUR | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | €550–950 | $619–1,070 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | €450–750 | $506–844 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | €80–140 | $90–158 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | €8–14 | $9.0–15.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | €20–35 | $23–39 |
| Cappuccino | €2–4 | $2.3–4.5 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | €4–7 | $4.5–7.9 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | €12–25 | $14–28 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | €25–45 | $28–51 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | €10–25 | $11–28 |
Cheaper alternatives to Cayenne
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Cayenne?
About $1,460–2,030 on a lean budget, $2,480–3,600 for a comfortable month and $4,500–7,310 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Cayenne?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs €550–950 ($619–1,070) a month in the center and €450–750 ($506–844) outside it.
How much does food cost in Cayenne?
A local meal is €8–14 ($9.0–15.8); a mid-range restaurant is €20–35 ($23–39) per person.
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.