Cost of living in Darwin (Australia) is 70% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food in Darwin (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Darwin (Australia) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| AU$17 (2,780 G$) | 1,608 G$ | 73% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| AU$13 (2,053 G$) | 1,259 G$ | 63% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| AU$5.53 (906 G$) | 521 G$ | 74% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| AU$1.24 (204 G$) | 510 G$ | 60% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| AU$5.83 (956 G$) | 730 G$ | 31% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| AU$4.88 (799 G$) | 383 G$ | 109% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| AU$8 (1,339 G$) | 1,078 G$ | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| AU$4.49 (735 G$) | 740 G$ | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| AU$3.87 (634 G$) | 229 G$ | 177% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| AU$4.44 (728 G$) | 333 G$ | 118% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| AU$19 (3,101 G$) | 3,982 G$ | 22% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| AU$4.07 (666 G$) | 400 G$ | 66% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| AU$2.76 (452 G$) | 282 G$ | 60% |
| Housing in Darwin (Australia) is 91% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Darwin (Australia) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$2,560 (419,553 G$) | 232,431 G$ | 81% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,691 (277,184 G$) | 113,424 G$ | 144% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| AU$302 (49,534 G$) | 20,497 G$ | 142% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| AU$1,946 (318,872 G$) | 117,257 G$ | 172% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| AU$1,441 (236,071 G$) | 77,460 G$ | 205% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| AU$202 (33,060 G$) | 13,624 G$ | 143% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| AU$59 (9,663 G$) | 10,028 G$ | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| AU$677 (110,901 G$) | 139,876 G$ | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$205 (33,666 G$) | 25,674 G$ | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| AU$13 (2,100 G$) | 1,705 G$ | 23% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| AU$28 (4,607 G$) | 1,621 G$ | 184% |
| Clothes in Darwin (Australia) is 72% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Darwin (Australia) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| AU$126 (20,569 G$) | 8,610 G$ | 139% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| AU$73 (11,927 G$) | 7,398 G$ | 61% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$141 (23,125 G$) | 16,822 G$ | 37% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| AU$154 (25,311 G$) | 15,990 G$ | 58% |
| Transportation in Darwin (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Darwin (Australia) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| AU$31,135 (5,102,385 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | 30% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| AU$1.46 (239 G$) | 213 G$ | 13% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| AU$74 (12,192 G$) | 8,612 G$ | 42% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| AU$21 (3,382 G$) | 3,664 G$ | 8% |
| Personal Care in Darwin (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Darwin (Australia) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| AU$11 (1,833 G$) | 2,053 G$ | 11% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| AU$19 (3,091 G$) | 2,219 G$ | 39% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| AU$73 (11,927 G$) | 3,824 G$ | 212% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| AU$7 (1,174 G$) | 1,216 G$ | 3% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| AU$5.52 (904 G$) | 769 G$ | 18% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| AU$9 (1,489 G$) | 917 G$ | 62% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| AU$3.47 (568 G$) | 484 G$ | 18% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| AU$4.03 (661 G$) | 405 G$ | 63% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$27 (4,425 G$) | 1,127 G$ | 293% |
| Entertainment in Darwin (Australia) is 135% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Darwin (Australia) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| AU$69 (11,290 G$) | 4,896 G$ | 131% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| AU$38 (6,268 G$) | 2,523 G$ | 148% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| AU$133 (21,714 G$) | 5,738 G$ | 278% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| AU$102 (16,661 G$) | 13,433 G$ | 24% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| AU$14 (2,349 G$) | 1,714 G$ | 37% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| AU$5.00 (819 G$) | 919 G$ | 11% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| AU$8 (1,273 G$) | 417 G$ | 205% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| AU$603 (98,739 G$) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| AU$0.78 (129 G$) | 21 G$ | 500% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| AU$88 (14,362 G$) | 5,596 G$ | 157% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| AU$32 (5,171 G$) | 549 G$ | 841% |
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For example, you would need at least 1,249,450 G$ (AU$7,624) in Darwin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 737,000 G$ in Georgetown.