- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Yemen
- Georgetown
- Aden
- Comparison
Cost of living in Georgetown, Guyana vs Aden, Yemen
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 43% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,790 G$ (2,142 ﷼) | 1,817 ﷼ | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,200 G$ (1,436 ﷼) | 977 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 492 G$ (589 ﷼) | 431 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 506 G$ (606 ﷼) | 293 ﷼ | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 609 G$ (729 ﷼) | 500 ﷼ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 370 G$ (443 ﷼) | 302 ﷼ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,072 G$ (1,283 ﷼) | 647 ﷼ | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 734 G$ (878 ﷼) | 545 ﷼ | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 207 G$ (248 ﷼) | 344 ﷼ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 332 G$ (397 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,163 G$ (4,982 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 416 G$ (498 ﷼) | 238 ﷼ | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (337 ﷼) | 171 ﷼ | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 34% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 212,813 G$ (254,696 ﷼) | 90,000 ﷼ | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 113,424 G$ (135,747 ﷼) | 63,333 ﷼ | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 24,766 G$ (29,640 ﷼) | 7,667 ﷼ | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 110,301 G$ (132,009 ﷼) | 80,000 ﷼ | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 84,019 G$ (100,555 ﷼) | 57,195 ﷼ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 13,400 G$ (16,037 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,219 G$ (12,230 ﷼) | 19,836 ﷼ | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 133,976 G$ (160,343 ﷼) | 173,465 ﷼ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 24,835 G$ (29,723 ﷼) | 37,134 ﷼ | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,553 G$ (1,859 ﷼) | 612 ﷼ | + 203% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,538 G$ (1,840 ﷼) | 375 ﷼ | + 391% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 30% cheaper than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,888 G$ (9,440 ﷼) | 6,056 ﷼ | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,246 G$ (8,672 ﷼) | 17,000 ﷼ | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,514 G$ (18,567 ﷼) | 7,317 ﷼ | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,372 G$ (17,200 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 15% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 4,041,440 G$ (4,836,820 ﷼) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 216 G$ (258 ﷼) | 207 ﷼ | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,771 G$ (9,301 ﷼) | 8,500 ﷼ | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,790 G$ (4,536 ﷼) | 1,833 ﷼ | + 148% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 34% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,961 G$ (2,347 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,900 G$ (2,274 ﷼) | 2,528 ﷼ | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,600 G$ (4,309 ﷼) | 1,905 ﷼ | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,580 G$ (1,891 ﷼) | 1,000 ﷼ | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 694 G$ (831 ﷼) | 876 ﷼ | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 751 G$ (899 ﷼) | 658 ﷼ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 458 G$ (548 ﷼) | 432 ﷼ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 363 G$ (435 ﷼) | 275 ﷼ | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,084 G$ (1,297 ﷼) | 869 ﷼ | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 55% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,861 G$ (7,014 ﷼) | 2,885 ﷼ | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,590 G$ (3,100 ﷼) | 2,667 ﷼ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,738 G$ (6,867 ﷼) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 14,521 G$ (17,379 ﷼) | 7,281 ﷼ | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,705 G$ (2,041 ﷼) | 300 ﷼ | + 580% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 902 G$ (1,079 ﷼) | 467 ﷼ | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 387 G$ (463 ﷼) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 G$ (29 ﷼) | 11 ﷼ | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,558 G$ (6,652 ﷼) | 8,786 ﷼ | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 606 G$ (725 ﷼) | 401 ﷼ | + 81% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 195 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 28% more expensive than in Aden (Yemen)
For example, you would need at least 319,586 ﷼
(267,033 G$)
in Georgetown
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
250,000 ﷼
in Aden.
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