- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- United Kingdom
- Georgetown
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown, Guyana compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,653 G$ (£5.93) | £15 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,212 G$ (£4.35) | £5.50 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 560 G$ (£2.01) | £3.42 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 488 G$ (£1.75) | £0.83 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 597 G$ (£2.14) | £2.15 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 356 G$ (£1.28) | £1.37 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,076 G$ (£3.86) | £4.69 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 707 G$ (£2.53) | £1.77 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 199 G$ (£0.71) | £0.79 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 G$ (£1.35) | £1.64 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,900 G$ (£18) | £7 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 413 G$ (£1.48) | £1.76 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 269 G$ (£0.96) | £0.79 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,923 G$ (£760) | £1,307 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 130,537 G$ (£468) | £1,091 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,191 G$ (£83) | £181 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 G$ (£538) | £686 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 100,000 G$ (£359) | £568 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,667 G$ (£42) | £117 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 11,224 G$ (£40) | £22 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 160,670 G$ (£576) | £356 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,750 G$ (£85) | £79 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,625 G$ (£9) | £8 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 747 G$ (£2.68) | £12 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 19% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,748 G$ (£28) | £67 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,500 G$ (£30) | £32 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,413 G$ (£52) | £60 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,196 G$ (£62) | £64 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,666,670 G$ (£16,733) | £17,989 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 G$ (£0.75) | £1.16 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,500 G$ (£30) | £60 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,679 G$ (£13) | £18 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,572 G$ (£9) | £3.17 | + 191% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,900 G$ (£7) | £4.75 | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,750 G$ (£13) | £61 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,207 G$ (£8) | £2.66 | + 198% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 G$ (£2.24) | £1.39 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 G$ (£4.30) | £3.14 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 G$ (£1.70) | £1.63 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 296 G$ (£1.06) | £1.71 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,201 G$ (£4.31) | £14 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,212 G$ (£22) | £37 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,609 G$ (£9) | £18 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,119 G$ (£11) | £71 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,419 G$ (£48) | £56 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,758 G$ (£6) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 922 G$ (£3.31) | £2.76 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 399 G$ (£1.43) | £4.16 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 G$ (£0.07) | £0.04 | + 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,498 G$ (£20) | £37 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 613 G$ (£2.20) | £9 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 391 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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GBP
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 30% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,300
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £3,013
(840,318 G$)
in Georgetown.
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