Cost of living in Florianopolis, Brazil vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 50% | |||
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Food in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 50% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 27 (1,067 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 26 (999 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 7 (289 G$) | 521 G$ | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.09 (121 G$) | 510 G$ | - 76% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (250 G$) | 730 G$ | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.94 (193 G$) | 383 G$ | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 17 (648 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 5.27 (206 G$) | 740 G$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 2.88 (112 G$) | 229 G$ | - 51% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 4.73 (185 G$) | 333 G$ | - 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 27 (1,036 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 74% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (255 G$) | 400 G$ | - 36% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.15 (123 G$) | 282 G$ | - 56% | |
Housing | - 47% | |||
Housing in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 47% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,333 (90,994 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,734 (67,641 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 40% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 625 (24,385 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,855 (72,348 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 1,326 (51,735 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 460 (17,950 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 78 (3,061 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,427 (55,649 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 382 (14,895 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 20 (765 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 17 (678 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 58% | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Florianopolis (Brazil) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 209 (8,133 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 6% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 216 (8,429 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 14% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 331 (12,891 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 23% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 241 (9,411 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 41% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 19% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 76,198 (2,971,941 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.04 (158 G$) | 220 G$ | - 28% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 212 (8,260 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 4% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 34 (1,332 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 64% | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Florianopolis (Brazil) is 16% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 20 (793 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 55 (2,131 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 4% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 288 (11,235 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 194% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 16 (615 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 13 (520 G$) | 769 G$ | - 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 14 (565 G$) | 917 G$ | - 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 7 (280 G$) | 484 G$ | - 42% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.91 (191 G$) | 405 G$ | - 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 32 (1,260 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Florianopolis (Brazil) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 97 (3,781 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 46 (1,775 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 168 (6,549 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 14% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 164 (6,396 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 25 (961 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 10 (374 G$) | 919 G$ | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (475 G$) | 417 G$ | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,703 (105,406 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 1.74 (68 G$) | 21 G$ | + 217% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 152 (5,924 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 9 (340 G$) | 549 G$ | - 38% | |
TOTAL | - 30% |

These prices were last updated on January 21, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 742,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 515,726 G$ (R$ 13,223) in Florianopolis.
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