- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Yemen
- Georgetown
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown, Guyana compared to Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 40% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,653 G$ (1,992 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,212 G$ (1,461 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 560 G$ (675 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 488 G$ (588 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 597 G$ (719 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 356 G$ (429 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,076 G$ (1,296 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 707 G$ (852 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 199 G$ (240 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 377 G$ (454 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,900 G$ (5,905 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 413 G$ (498 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 269 G$ (324 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 47% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 211,923 G$ (255,408 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 130,537 G$ (157,322 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 23,191 G$ (27,950 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 265% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 G$ (180,779 ﷼) | 72,927 ﷼ | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 100,000 G$ (120,519 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 111% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 11,667 G$ (14,061 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 11,224 G$ (13,527 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 160,670 G$ (193,638 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,750 G$ (28,623 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,625 G$ (3,164 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 417% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 747 G$ (900 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 140% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 19% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,748 G$ (9,338 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,500 G$ (10,244 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 14,413 G$ (17,371 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,196 G$ (20,724 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 136% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 20% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,666,670 G$ (5,624,230 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 208 G$ (250 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,500 G$ (10,244 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,679 G$ (4,434 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 142% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 54% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,572 G$ (3,100 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 210% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,900 G$ (2,290 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,750 G$ (4,519 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 137% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,207 G$ (2,659 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 625 G$ (753 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 G$ (1,446 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 475 G$ (572 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 296 G$ (357 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,201 G$ (1,448 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 49% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,212 G$ (7,487 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,609 G$ (3,144 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,119 G$ (3,759 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,419 G$ (16,172 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,758 G$ (2,119 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 606% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 922 G$ (1,111 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 138% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 399 G$ (480 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 G$ (24 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,498 G$ (6,626 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 613 G$ (738 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 179 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 34% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 375,938 ﷼
(311,932 G$)
in Georgetown
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
281,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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