French Guiana🇬🇫
At a Glance
How French Guiana compares across key indices
Cost of Living
84 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
37/100
Healthcare
56/100
Cost of Living
How far your money goes in French Guiana
Cost of Living
84
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
25
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
109
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
71
100 = NYC dining
Safety & Crime
Higher RiskHow safe residents feel in French Guiana — based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
37/100
Crime Index
63/100
Lower is better
Crime Trend
83/100
Crime perceived as increasing
Walking Safety
35 point drop from day to night
Problem Severity
0 = no problem, 100 = severe problem
What Residents Worry About
Based on 13 survey responses. 0 = not worried, 100 = very worried.
Cities
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Healthcare
Healthcare system overview for French Guiana
Healthcare Index
56/100
Quality Breakdown
How satisfied residents are with healthcare costs relative to quality
Based on 2 survey responses
Insurance Coverage
Limited data — some indices are not yet available.
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Environment
ModerateAir quality, water, and environmental conditions in French Guiana
Pollution Index
40/100
Lower is better
Environmental Quality
Concerns
0 = no concern, 100 = severe concern
Based on 48 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Transport & Commute
How people get around in French Guiana
Average One-Way Commute
28minutes
Short
Traffic Index
128
Moderate congestion
Inefficiency
220
Time wasted in traffic
CO2 Emissions
6.3kg/trip
How People Commute
Based on 5 survey responses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about living in French Guiana, answered with data
What is the cost of living in French Guiana?
French Guiana has a cost of living index of 84 relative to New York City (100). It is comparable in cost to most US cities.
Is French Guiana safe for expats?
French Guiana has a safety index of 37/100, making it worth researching carefully before committing for expats and travellers.
How good is healthcare in French Guiana?
French Guiana scores 56/100 on Numbeo's healthcare index, making it adequate by global standards. This index reflects the overall quality of the healthcare system, medical staff, and facilities.
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