🇬🇵Guadeloupe

America

Information

Capital

Basse-Terre

Population

373,000

Currency

Euro (EUR €)

Languages

Français, Créole guadeloupéen

Continent

America

Calling code

+590

Timezone

America/Guadeloupe

Area

1,628 km²

Government

Overseas region and department of France

National day

14 July - Bastille Day

Internet domain

.gp

About

Guadeloupe is a French overseas region and department in the Caribbean. It mainly consists of two butterfly-shaped islands, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, renowned for their beaches, volcanoes, and tropical forests. It enjoys a high degree of local autonomy while subject to French law.

Safety

Risk level :Niveau de risque modéré, avec criminalité urbaine et risques naturels.

Risk areas

Pointe-à-Pitre - Petite criminalité et vols

Crime(medium)

Éviter de porter des objets de valeur visibles
Ne pas se déplacer seul la nuit dans les zones urbaines

Terrorism(low)

Risque faible, suivre les alertes françaises

Transport

Conduire prudemment, porter casque pour moto

Natural risks(Risques de cyclones, volcans et tremblements de terre)

Suivre les alertes météo, avoir un plan d'évacuation

Health(Système de santé français de qualité)

Vaccins DTP, hépatite A recommandés
Protection moustiques contre dengue et chikungunya

Practical tips

Inscription au registre des voyageurs français
Assurance voyage complète
Respecter les coutumes locales

Préfecture de Guadeloupe Ambassade de France Urgences Police

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center900

1-bedroom apartment in the city center1,200

1-bedroom apartment in the suburb900

3-bedroom apartment in the city center2,000

3-bedroom apartment in the suburb1,500

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal15

Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant40

McDonald's menu10

Local beer (0.5L)5

Cappuccino4

Water (1.5L)2

Bread (500g)2

Milk (1L)2

Eggs (12)3

Chicken (1kg)8

Apples (1kg)5

Bananas (1kg)2

Transport

Public transport ticket2

Monthly transport subscription60

Taxi ride (start)5

Taxi (1km)2

Gasoline (1L)1.50

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)60

Tennis court (1h weekend)20

Cinema10

Theater20

Health

General practitioner consultation50

Dentist consultation80

Antibiotic medications15

Cold medications (6 days)10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)40

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30

Public services for 85m² apartment150

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60

Nike sports shoes80

International primary school (monthly)500

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type D

Emergency numbers

Police17

Ambulance15

Fire department18

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

safe

Tipping

5-10% or rounding up optional