Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,309 G$ (C$8) | C$20 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,380 G$ (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 655 G$ (C$4.21) | C$5.78 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 539 G$ (C$3.47) | C$1.98 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 819 G$ (C$5.26) | C$4.18 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 437 G$ (C$2.81) | C$3.17 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 950 G$ (C$6) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,122 G$ (C$7) | C$4.24 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 275 G$ (C$1.77) | C$3.76 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 344 G$ (C$2.21) | C$3.41 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,161 G$ (C$20) | C$19 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 461 G$ (C$2.96) | C$2.48 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 295 G$ (C$1.90) | C$1.93 | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 30% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 202,476 G$ (C$1,302) | C$2,136 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 93,252 G$ (C$600) | C$1,257 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,615 G$ (C$100) | C$124 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 97,324 G$ (C$626) | C$1,120 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,850 G$ (C$366) | C$805 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,583 G$ (C$74) | C$66 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,346 G$ (C$67) | C$54 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,045 G$ (C$708) | C$311 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,321 G$ (C$182) | C$97 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,243 G$ (C$14) | C$10 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,479 G$ (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 12% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,830 G$ (C$50) | C$60 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,227 G$ (C$53) | C$39 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,227 G$ (C$104) | C$98 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,013 G$ (C$90) | C$117 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,245,510 G$ (C$20,872) | C$22,942 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 240 G$ (C$1.55) | C$1.67 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,463 G$ (C$48) | C$67 | - 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,095 G$ (C$26) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,045 G$ (C$13) | C$8 | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,841 G$ (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,201 G$ (C$27) | C$77 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,289 G$ (C$8) | C$6 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 921 G$ (C$5.92) | C$3.85 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 985 G$ (C$6) | C$4.33 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 552 G$ (C$3.55) | C$3.16 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 513 G$ (C$3.30) | C$2.46 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,531 G$ (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,215 G$ (C$27) | C$51 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,568 G$ (C$17) | C$27 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,776 G$ (C$37) | C$135 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,579 G$ (C$81) | C$96 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,739 G$ (C$11) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 G$ (C$5.22) | C$5.42 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 444 G$ (C$2.85) | C$7 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (C$96) | C$647 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 G$ (C$0.15) | C$0.24 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (C$37) | C$37 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 619 G$ (C$3.98) | C$11 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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