Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 9% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Georgetown | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,309 G$ (3,795 Franc) | 10,758 Franc | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,380 G$ (4,002 Franc) | 4,719 Franc | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 653 G$ (1,894 Franc) | 3,635 Franc | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 542 G$ (1,570 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | + 38% | |
12 eggs, large | 887 G$ (2,572 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 492 G$ (1,427 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 77% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 950 G$ (2,755 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,061 G$ (3,075 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 99% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 275 G$ (797 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 362 G$ (1,049 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,161 G$ (9,162 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 490 G$ (1,419 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 295 G$ (855 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 203% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 40% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Georgetown | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 203,577 G$ (590,119 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,815 G$ (263,249 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,069 G$ (43,680 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 91,119 G$ (264,133 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 55,692 G$ (161,438 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,178 G$ (35,301 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | - 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,346 G$ (29,989 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 110,045 G$ (318,993 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,321 G$ (82,094 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,243 G$ (6,501 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,479 G$ (4,288 Franc) | 8,165 Franc | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 32% | |||
Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 32% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,830 G$ (22,699 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,227 G$ (23,847 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,227 G$ (47,039 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,013 G$ (40,620 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 9% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,051,800 G$ (8,846,411 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 G$ (637 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,463 G$ (21,633 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,162 G$ (12,063 Franc) | 5,549 Franc | + 117% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 18% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,045 G$ (5,929 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 81% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,628 G$ (7,616 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 48% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,132 G$ (11,979 Franc) | 17,083 Franc | - 30% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,289 G$ (3,737 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 921 G$ (2,670 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 985 G$ (2,854 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 531 G$ (1,540 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 104% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 513 G$ (1,487 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,651 G$ (4,787 Franc) | 6,526 Franc | - 27% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 25% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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Georgetown | Abidjan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,215 G$ (12,219 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,582 G$ (7,484 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,111 G$ (20,612 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,579 G$ (36,465 Franc) | 44,205 Franc | - 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,739 G$ (5,040 Franc) | 5,719 Franc | - 12% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 G$ (2,351 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 444 G$ (1,286 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (43,481 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 G$ (71 Franc) | 93 Franc | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,357 G$ (18,428 Franc) | 47,312 Franc | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 582 G$ (1,687 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 94% | |
TOTAL | - 21% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 43 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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