🇬🇾Guyana

South America

Information

Capital

Georgetown

Population

295,385

Currency

Euro (EUR €)

Languages

Français, Créole guyanais, Ndyuka

Continent

South America

Calling code

+594

Timezone

America/Cayenne

Area

83,534 km²

Government

Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana (region and department)

National day

14 July - Bastille Day

Internet domain

.gy

About

French Guiana is an overseas department and region of France located in South America. It is known for its dense Amazon rainforest and the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou. It is a unique territory with a young and multicultural population.

Safety

Risk level :Risque élevé en raison de la criminalité urbaine et des orpailleurs illégaux.

Risk areas

Cayenne et Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni - Criminalité violente et volsZones frontalières et orpailleurs - Insécurité et trafics

Crime(high)

Éviter les quartiers isolés la nuit
Ne pas porter d'objets de valeur

Terrorism(low)

Risque faible, vigilance standard

Transport

Utiliser taxis agréés, éviter covoiturage informel

Natural risks(Inondations et pluies abondantes)

Suivre alertes Météo-France

Health(Système correct mais saturé)

Vaccins hépatite A/B, fièvre jaune obligatoire
Protection moustiques (chikungunya)

Practical tips

Inscription Ariane pour voyageurs
Assurance rapatriement
Vigilance accrue en zones urbaines

Préfecture Guyane CTG Sécurité

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center250

1-bedroom apartment in the city center350

1-bedroom apartment in the suburb220

3-bedroom apartment in the city center700

3-bedroom apartment in the suburb450

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal5

Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant30

McDonald's menu7

Local beer (0.5L)2

Cappuccino2.5

Water (1.5L)1

Bread (500g)1.5

Milk (1L)2

Eggs (12)3

Chicken (1kg)4

Apples (1kg)3

Bananas (1kg)1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.5

Monthly transport subscription20

Taxi ride (start)3

Taxi (1km)1

Gasoline (1L)1

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)40

Tennis court (1h weekend)0

Cinema6

Theater15

Health

General practitioner consultation25

Dentist consultation40

Antibiotic medications10

Cold medications (6 days)5

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)50

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)15

Public services for 85m² apartment80

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)50

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

unsafe

Tipping

not mandatory, round up the bill