Cost of living in Calama, Chile vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Calama (Chile) is 17% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CH$6,711 (1,914 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CH$6,051 (1,726 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CH$1,195 (341 G$) | 521 G$ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CH$863 (246 G$) | 510 G$ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CH$2,101 (599 G$) | 730 G$ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CH$1,420 (405 G$) | 383 G$ | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CH$4,051 (1,155 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CH$1,317 (376 G$) | 740 G$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CH$699 (199 G$) | 229 G$ | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CH$800 (228 G$) | 333 G$ | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CH$5,000 (1,426 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CH$1,247 (356 G$) | 400 G$ | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CH$570 (163 G$) | 282 G$ | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Calama (Chile) is 9% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CH$744,236 (212,271 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CH$624,658 (178,165 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CH$100,000 (28,522 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CH$450,107 (128,379 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CH$450,000 (128,349 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CH$60,000 (17,113 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CH$30,000 (8,557 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CH$280,000 (79,862 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CH$62,286 (17,765 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CH$7,555 (2,155 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CH$10,000 (2,852 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 76% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Calama (Chile) is 11% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CH$29,596 (8,441 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CH$25,000 (7,130 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CH$21,366 (6,094 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 15,990 G$ | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Calama (Chile) is 7% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CH$11,750,000 (3,351,331 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CH$832 (237 G$) | 220 G$ | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CH$35,400 (10,097 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Calama (Chile) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,053 G$ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,219 G$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CH$25,000 (7,130 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,216 G$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CH$2,500 (713 G$) | 769 G$ | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CH$2,600 (742 G$) | 917 G$ | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CH$1,200 (342 G$) | 484 G$ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CH$1,256 (358 G$) | 405 G$ | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CH$5,000 (1,426 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Calama (Chile) is 41% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CH$14,000 (3,993 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CH$7,500 (2,139 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,738 G$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 13,433 G$ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 1,714 G$ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CH$2,500 (713 G$) | 919 G$ | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CH$2,500 (713 G$) | 417 G$ | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CH$330 (94 G$) | 21 G$ | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CH$35,000 (9,983 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CH$3,250 (927 G$) | 549 G$ | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 64 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Calama (Chile) is 5% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 800,444 G$ (CH$2,806,413) in Calama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 759,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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