- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- United Kingdom
- Georgetown
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown, Guyana compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,508 G$ (£5.60) | £15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,225 G$ (£4.55) | £5.50 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 487 G$ (£1.81) | £3.36 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (£1.71) | £0.80 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 639 G$ (£2.37) | £2.15 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 367 G$ (£1.36) | £1.51 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,115 G$ (£4.14) | £4.63 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 633 G$ (£2.35) | £1.71 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 219 G$ (£0.81) | £0.81 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 374 G$ (£1.39) | £1.64 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,875 G$ (£18) | £7 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 397 G$ (£1.48) | £1.79 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 261 G$ (£0.97) | £0.70 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 214,260 G$ (£796) | £1,307 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 125,330 G$ (£466) | £1,091 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,830 G$ (£89) | £186 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 G$ (£557) | £686 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,730 G$ (£363) | £568 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (£37) | £154 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 11,667 G$ (£43) | £22 | + 101% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 156,250 G$ (£580) | £351 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 21,667 G$ (£80) | £80 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,847 G$ (£7) | £8 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 431 G$ (£1.60) | £12 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,667 G$ (£28) | £67 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,611 G$ (£32) | £32 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,500 G$ (£58) | £60 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,500 G$ (£61) | £64 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,666,670 G$ (£17,337) | £17,989 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 G$ (£0.77) | £1.15 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,500 G$ (£32) | £60 | - 47% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,099 G$ (£19) | £18 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 39% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,200 G$ (£8) | £3.17 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (£2.97) | £5.88 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,333 G$ (£12) | £74 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,262 G$ (£4.69) | £2.55 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 688 G$ (£2.55) | £1.49 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 769 G$ (£2.86) | £3.31 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 415 G$ (£1.54) | £1.53 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 230 G$ (£0.85) | £1.81 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,125 G$ (£4.18) | £15 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,500 G$ (£24) | £35 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,687 G$ (£10) | £18 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,328 G$ (£12) | £67 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,250 G$ (£53) | £56 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,704 G$ (£6) | £7 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 903 G$ (£3.35) | £2.76 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 399 G$ (£1.48) | £3.56 | - 58% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | £333 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 G$ (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,400 G$ (£20) | £37 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 496 G$ (£1.84) | £9 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,800
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,700
(726,844 G$)
in Georgetown.
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