Cost of living in Darwin, Australia vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Darwin (Australia) is 50% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (2,744 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 71% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (2,026 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 61% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.53 (894 G$) | 521 G$ | + 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.24 (201 G$) | 510 G$ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.83 (943 G$) | 730 G$ | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.88 (789 G$) | 383 G$ | + 106% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (1,322 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.49 (726 G$) | 740 G$ | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.87 (626 G$) | 229 G$ | + 173% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.44 (718 G$) | 333 G$ | + 115% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (3,060 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.07 (658 G$) | 400 G$ | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.76 (446 G$) | 282 G$ | + 58% | |
Housing | + 91% | |||
Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 91% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,560 (414,081 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,691 (273,569 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 141% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$302 (48,888 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 139% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,946 (314,713 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,441 (232,992 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 201% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$202 (32,629 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 139% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$59 (9,537 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$677 (109,454 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$205 (33,227 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$13 (2,072 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (4,547 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 180% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 71% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$126 (20,301 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 136% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (11,771 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$141 (22,824 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$154 (24,980 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 56% | |
Transportation | + 27% | |||
Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 27% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$31,135 (5,035,833 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.46 (236 G$) | 220 G$ | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$74 (12,033 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (3,338 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 9% | |
Personal Care | + 44% | |||
Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 44% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (1,809 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (3,051 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$73 (11,771 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 208% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (1,159 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.52 (892 G$) | 769 G$ | + 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$9 (1,469 G$) | 917 G$ | + 60% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.47 (561 G$) | 484 G$ | + 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.03 (652 G$) | 405 G$ | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (4,367 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 288% | |
Entertainment | + 133% | |||
Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 133% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$69 (11,142 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 128% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (6,186 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 145% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$133 (21,431 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 273% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$102 (16,444 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$14 (2,318 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.00 (809 G$) | 919 G$ | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (1,256 G$) | 417 G$ | + 201% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$603 (97,451 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.78 (127 G$) | 21 G$ | + 492% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 (14,175 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 153% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$32 (5,104 G$) | 549 G$ | + 829% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |

These prices were last updated on January 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,120,920 G$ (AU$6,930) in Darwin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 669,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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