Cost of living in Caxias do Sul, Brazil vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 48% | |||
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Food in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 48% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 29 (1,144 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 30 (1,192 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 8 (299 G$) | 521 G$ | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.29 (131 G$) | 510 G$ | - 74% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.69 (227 G$) | 730 G$ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.17 (166 G$) | 383 G$ | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (522 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.25 (210 G$) | 740 G$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.14 (125 G$) | 229 G$ | - 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.63 (185 G$) | 333 G$ | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 29 (1,161 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 71% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 5.72 (228 G$) | 400 G$ | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.72 (109 G$) | 282 G$ | - 61% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,274 (90,739 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,193 (47,580 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 375 (14,960 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 903 (36,035 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 655 (26,145 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 208 (8,311 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 90 (3,598 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,678 (66,949 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 52% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 371 (14,788 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (787 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 11 (449 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 72% | |
Clothes | + 11% | |||
Clothes in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 11% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 224 (8,921 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 244 (9,745 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 336 (13,402 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 223 (8,909 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 28% | |||
Transportation in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 88,935 (3,548,071 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.40 (175 G$) | 220 G$ | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 145 (5,768 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 33% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 42 (1,666 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 55% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 34% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 14 (547 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 73% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 39 (1,559 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 194 (7,739 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 102% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 18 (728 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (505 G$) | 769 G$ | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (521 G$) | 917 G$ | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.81 (192 G$) | 484 G$ | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.26 (130 G$) | 405 G$ | - 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 35 (1,400 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 24% | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 85 (3,374 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 47 (1,893 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 25% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 91 (3,618 G$) | 5,738 G$ | - 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (5,204 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 61% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 18 (732 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 6 (253 G$) | 919 G$ | - 72% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (493 G$) | 417 G$ | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,248 (129,574 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 2.14 (86 G$) | 21 G$ | + 299% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 134 (5,359 G$) | 5,596 G$ | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 7 (290 G$) | 549 G$ | - 47% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Caxias do Sul (Brazil) is 36% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 756,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 481,834 G$ (R$ 12,078) in Caxias do Sul.
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