- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- United Kingdom
- Georgetown
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown, Guyana compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,593 G$ (£6) | £15 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (£4.67) | £5.50 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 460 G$ (£1.77) | £3.36 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 454 G$ (£1.75) | £0.80 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 699 G$ (£2.69) | £2.15 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 368 G$ (£1.41) | £1.42 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,219 G$ (£4.69) | £4.91 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 553 G$ (£2.13) | £1.69 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (£0.90) | £0.84 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 394 G$ (£1.52) | £1.64 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,875 G$ (£19) | £7 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 455 G$ (£1.75) | £1.80 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 265 G$ (£1.02) | £0.86 | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 28% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 218,903 G$ (£842) | £1,307 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 138,522 G$ (£533) | £1,091 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,830 G$ (£92) | £186 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 G$ (£577) | £686 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,730 G$ (£376) | £568 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (£38) | £154 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,500 G$ (£48) | £22 | + 123% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 134,804 G$ (£519) | £351 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 19,710 G$ (£76) | £80 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,847 G$ (£7) | £8 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 447 G$ (£1.72) | £11 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 6% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 9,102 G$ (£35) | £67 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,611 G$ (£33) | £32 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,574 G$ (£64) | £60 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 16,712 G$ (£64) | £64 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 27% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,261,110 G$ (£20,246) | £17,989 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 205 G$ (£0.79) | £1.14 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,387 G$ (£32) | £60 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,690 G$ (£22) | £18 | + 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,773 G$ (£11) | £3.17 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (£3.08) | £5.88 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,708 G$ (£14) | £73 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,262 G$ (£4.86) | £2.55 | + 90% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 583 G$ (£2.24) | £1.49 | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 769 G$ (£2.96) | £3.50 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 415 G$ (£1.60) | £1.63 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 217 G$ (£0.83) | £1.96 | - 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,163 G$ (£4.48) | £14 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,333 G$ (£28) | £36 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,831 G$ (£11) | £18 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,328 G$ (£13) | £67 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,667 G$ (£60) | £56 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,727 G$ (£7) | £7 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 859 G$ (£3.30) | £2.76 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 378 G$ (£1.45) | £3.65 | - 60% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 20,000 G$ (£77) | £122 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 G$ (£0.08) | £0.04 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,241 G$ (£20) | £37 | - 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 496 G$ (£1.91) | £9 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 409 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,600
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £2,732
(710,069 G$)
in Georgetown.
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