Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 54% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 20 (795 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 25 (999 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 5.88 (235 G$) | 521 G$ | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3.01 (120 G$) | 510 G$ | - 77% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 5.13 (205 G$) | 730 G$ | - 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 4.15 (165 G$) | 383 G$ | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (512 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 6 (242 G$) | 740 G$ | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 4.15 (165 G$) | 229 G$ | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.25 (130 G$) | 333 G$ | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 35 (1,412 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 65% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 7 (269 G$) | 400 G$ | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.03 (121 G$) | 282 G$ | - 57% | |
Housing | - 60% | |||
Housing in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 60% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 1,820 (72,606 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,214 (48,415 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 310 (12,362 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,159 (46,242 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 807 (32,177 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 379 (15,115 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 77 (3,074 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,767 (70,496 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 50% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 377 (15,040 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 41% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 23 (914 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 13 (520 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 18% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 158 (6,302 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 168 (6,722 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 310 (12,384 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 259 (10,334 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 35% | |
Transportation | - 25% | |||
Transportation in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 80,455 (3,209,741 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 18% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.10 (163 G$) | 220 G$ | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 149 (5,931 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 31% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 35% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (678 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 40 (1,596 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 188 (7,503 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 96% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 21 (834 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 31% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 10 (416 G$) | 769 G$ | - 46% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 15 (581 G$) | 917 G$ | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 4.39 (175 G$) | 484 G$ | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 4.08 (163 G$) | 405 G$ | - 60% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 27 (1,081 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 4% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 24% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 74 (2,958 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 40% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (1,441 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 208 (8,302 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 45% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 159 (6,340 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 53% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 15 (615 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 7 (271 G$) | 919 G$ | - 71% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 7 (286 G$) | 417 G$ | - 31% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 2,225 (88,774 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.88 (35 G$) | 21 G$ | + 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 105 (4,197 G$) | 5,596 G$ | - 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (318 G$) | 549 G$ | - 42% | |
TOTAL | - 42% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Foz do Iguaçu (Brazil) is 42% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 674,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 393,877 G$ (R$ 9,873) in Foz do Iguaçu.
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