Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 29% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,264 G$ (£5.00) | £13 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,287 G$ (£5.09) | £5.57 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 579 G$ (£2.29) | £3.29 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 538 G$ (£2.13) | £0.87 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 763 G$ (£3.02) | £2.43 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 414 G$ (£1.64) | £1.91 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 932 G$ (£3.69) | £3.58 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 960 G$ (£3.80) | £1.83 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 287 G$ (£1.14) | £1.13 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 349 G$ (£1.38) | £2.17 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,176 G$ (£13) | £8 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 404 G$ (£1.60) | £1.61 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (£1.15) | £1.31 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 194,910 G$ (£771) | £1,272 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,608 G$ (£390) | £1,057 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,631 G$ (£70) | £271 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 104,313 G$ (£413) | £661 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 67,996 G$ (£269) | £485 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,583 G$ (£46) | £125 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,828 G$ (£39) | £21 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,045 G$ (£435) | £386 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,321 G$ (£112) | £110 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,778 G$ (£7) | £7 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,797 G$ (£7) | £12 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,847 G$ (£31) | £63 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,227 G$ (£33) | £30 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,227 G$ (£64) | £72 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,013 G$ (£55) | £68 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 36% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,245,510 G$ (£12,835) | £17,932 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 226 G$ (£0.89) | £1.47 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,329 G$ (£33) | £61 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,157 G$ (£16) | £11 | + 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 10% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,045 G$ (£8) | £3.03 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,841 G$ (£7) | £4.55 | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,277 G$ (£17) | £62 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,289 G$ (£5.10) | £2.75 | + 86% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 921 G$ (£3.64) | £1.32 | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 985 G$ (£3.89) | £3.71 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 534 G$ (£2.11) | £1.73 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 513 G$ (£2.03) | £1.61 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,346 G$ (£5.32) | £13 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,704 G$ (£19) | £31 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,652 G$ (£10) | £18 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,776 G$ (£23) | £62 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,579 G$ (£50) | £60 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,739 G$ (£7) | £8 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 G$ (£3.21) | £2.75 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 456 G$ (£1.80) | £3.83 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (£59) | £389 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 G$ (£0.09) | £0.10 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (£23) | £37 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 619 G$ (£2.45) | £9 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | - 29% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 123 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 27, 2022.
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