Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 29% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil)
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| Food | + 76% | |||
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| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 76% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,264 G$ (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,287 G$ (R$ 31) | R$ 24 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 579 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 520 G$ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.82 | + 163% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 729 G$ (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 414 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.90 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 932 G$ (R$ 23) | R$ 19 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 960 G$ (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 287 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.57 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 349 G$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.19 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,176 G$ (R$ 77) | R$ 42 | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 404 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 2.40 | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 78% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 194,910 G$ (R$ 4,749) | R$ 2,345 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 98,608 G$ (R$ 2,402) | R$ 1,601 | + 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,631 G$ (R$ 430) | R$ 525 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 104,313 G$ (R$ 2,541) | R$ 1,107 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 67,996 G$ (R$ 1,657) | R$ 1,086 | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,583 G$ (R$ 282) | R$ 367 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,828 G$ (R$ 239) | R$ 104 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,045 G$ (R$ 2,681) | R$ 1,658 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,321 G$ (R$ 690) | R$ 517 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,778 G$ (R$ 43) | R$ 14 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,797 G$ (R$ 44) | R$ 34 | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 17% cheaper than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,847 G$ (R$ 191) | R$ 234 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,227 G$ (R$ 200) | R$ 280 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,227 G$ (R$ 395) | R$ 358 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,013 G$ (R$ 341) | R$ 219 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 5% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,245,510 G$ (R$ 79,073) | R$ 74,689 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 226 G$ (R$ 5.50) | R$ 5.74 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,329 G$ (R$ 203) | R$ 211 | - 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,091 G$ (R$ 100) | R$ 49 | + 105% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 37% more expensive than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,045 G$ (R$ 50) | R$ 16 | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,841 G$ (R$ 45) | R$ 37 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,332 G$ (R$ 106) | R$ 232 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,289 G$ (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 135% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 839 G$ (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 991 G$ (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 534 G$ (R$ 13) | R$ 5.54 | + 135% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 414 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 3.66 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,213 G$ (R$ 30) | R$ 30 | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 16% cheaper than in Boa Vista (Brazil) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Boa Vista | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,704 G$ (R$ 115) | R$ 97 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,515 G$ (R$ 61) | R$ 37 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,780 G$ (R$ 141) | R$ 139 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,579 G$ (R$ 306) | R$ 170 | + 80% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,739 G$ (R$ 42) | R$ 27 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 G$ (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 130% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 456 G$ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (R$ 365) | R$ 4,500 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 24 G$ (R$ 0.58) | R$ 0.95 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (R$ 141) | R$ 93 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 619 G$ (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 63% | |
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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 258 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2022.
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