Cost of living in Haikou, China vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Haikou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 22元 (718 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27元 (879 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 20元 (643 G$) | 521 G$ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15元 (483 G$) | 510 G$ | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (370 G$) | 730 G$ | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6.00元 (193 G$) | 383 G$ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,078 G$ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8元 (253 G$) | 740 G$ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 229 G$ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.00元 (129 G$) | 333 G$ | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 145元 (4,665 G$) | 3,982 G$ | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (290 G$) | 400 G$ | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8元 (257 G$) | 282 G$ | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Haikou (China) is 28% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,736元 (88,010 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,800元 (57,907 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800元 (25,737 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 117,257 G$ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 77,460 G$ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 13,624 G$ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 169元 (5,437 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,200元 (38,605 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 25,674 G$ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,705 G$ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,621 G$ | - | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Haikou (China) is 36% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,610 G$ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 100元 (3,217 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100元 (3,217 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 15,990 G$ | - | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Haikou (China) is 51% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,936,530 G$ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 0.80元 (26 G$) | 213 G$ | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60元 (1,930 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Haikou (China) is 9% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,053 G$ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 25元 (804 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 3,824 G$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,216 G$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 769 G$ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 917 G$ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 484 G$ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 405 G$ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,127 G$ | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Haikou (China) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 4,896 G$ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 85元 (2,735 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,738 G$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 13,433 G$ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 35元 (1,126 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33元 (1,062 G$) | 919 G$ | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8元 (257 G$) | 417 G$ | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 21 G$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 5,596 G$ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (643 G$) | 549 G$ | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Haikou (China) is 29% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 651,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 462,361 G$ (14,372元) in Haikou.
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