Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Aberdeen or in Georgetown? You can help!
Improve the prices for Aberdeen! Improve the prices for Georgetown!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 102 prices entered by 17 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 25% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,248 G$ (£4.56) | £13 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,380 G$ (£5.05) | £6 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 653 G$ (£2.39) | £3.87 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 538 G$ (£1.97) | £1.20 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 887 G$ (£3.24) | £3.27 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 514 G$ (£1.88) | £2.36 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 950 G$ (£3.47) | £5.27 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,061 G$ (£3.88) | £2.35 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 331 G$ (£1.21) | £1.03 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 354 G$ (£1.29) | £2.83 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,161 G$ (£12) | £9 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 453 G$ (£1.66) | £1.79 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 318 G$ (£1.16) | £1.34 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 204,012 G$ (£746) | £953 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 106,481 G$ (£389) | £1,073 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,069 G$ (£55) | £297 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 91,119 G$ (£333) | £702 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 55,570 G$ (£203) | £544 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,178 G$ (£45) | £125 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,854 G$ (£36) | £25 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,045 G$ (£402) | £418 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,321 G$ (£104) | £129 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,243 G$ (£8) | £7 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,799 G$ (£7) | £13 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,830 G$ (£29) | £69 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,227 G$ (£30) | £37 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,227 G$ (£59) | £99 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,013 G$ (£51) | £52 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,051,800 G$ (£11,155) | £17,412 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 231 G$ (£0.85) | £1.52 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,463 G$ (£27) | £65 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,169 G$ (£15) | £18 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 12% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,045 G$ (£7) | £2.31 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,628 G$ (£10) | £4.96 | + 94% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,682 G$ (£17) | £94 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,289 G$ (£4.71) | £2.68 | + 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 921 G$ (£3.37) | £1.57 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 985 G$ (£3.60) | £4.18 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 531 G$ (£1.94) | £2.17 | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 G$ (£1.90) | £1.68 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,730 G$ (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,215 G$ (£15) | £61 | - 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,582 G$ (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,111 G$ (£26) | £83 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,579 G$ (£46) | £72 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,739 G$ (£6) | £7 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 G$ (£2.96) | £3.57 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 444 G$ (£1.62) | £4.42 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (£55) | £502 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (£0.10) | £0.09 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,889 G$ (£25) | £50 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 582 G$ (£2.13) | £11 | - 81% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 102 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 13, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00366
GBP
/
GYD
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Lima is 12% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 32% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile
- Cost of living in London is 116% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in New York City is 12% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Taipei is 65% cheaper than in New York City
- Cost of living in Madrid is 26% cheaper than in Paris
- Cost of living in Montevideo is about the same as in Buenos Aires
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 24% more expensive than in Cleveland, Ohio
- Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 227% more expensive than in Valledupar
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,100 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £1,823 (498,867 G$) in Georgetown.
Do you live in Aberdeen? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pamplona (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in St. Petersburg, Florida (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ghent (Belgium)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Boa Vista (Brazil)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Corunna (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oviedo (Spain)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Foz do Iguaçu costs R$ 70 (16 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in São José dos Campos costs R$ 45 (35 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 45 m2 furnished studio in expensive area in Maastricht costs €1,200 (37 minutes ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Neiva costs COL$4,227 (about 1 hour ago)
- 10 eggs, large in Bangkok costs 96 ฿ (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Fortaleza costs R$ 40 (about 1 hour ago)