Cost of living in Hamilton, Canada vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (Canada) is 38% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$19 (3,098 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$12 (1,981 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$8 (1,260 G$) | 521 G$ | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.26 (378 G$) | 510 G$ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$3.21 (537 G$) | 730 G$ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.23 (708 G$) | 383 G$ | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (1,708 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.13 (524 G$) | 740 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$1.29 (215 G$) | 229 G$ | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$2.58 (432 G$) | 333 G$ | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$17 (2,884 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$2.03 (339 G$) | 400 G$ | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$2.70 (451 G$) | 282 G$ | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Hamilton (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$1,795 (300,164 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$1,424 (238,188 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$252 (42,159 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$1,413 (236,380 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,221 (204,177 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 164% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$214 (35,780 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$63 (10,602 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$527 (88,143 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$128 (21,334 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$11 (1,777 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$21 (3,433 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Hamilton (Canada) is 8% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$52 (8,729 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$42 (7,020 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$120 (20,114 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$169 (28,285 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Hamilton (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,312 (4,065,918 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.20 (201 G$) | 213 G$ | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$99 (16,599 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (3,664 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (Canada) is 22% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$10 (1,665 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$16 (2,604 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$64 (10,703 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 180% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$8 (1,324 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.51 (755 G$) | 769 G$ | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$7 (1,161 G$) | 917 G$ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$2.65 (443 G$) | 484 G$ | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$2.25 (377 G$) | 405 G$ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$22 (3,630 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 222% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (Canada) is 58% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$50 (8,370 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$30 (5,044 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$120 (20,003 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 249% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$91 (15,190 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$10 (1,639 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$4.60 (769 G$) | 919 G$ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$5.91 (989 G$) | 417 G$ | + 137% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$591 (98,766 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.31 (51 G$) | 21 G$ | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$55 (9,167 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (2,502 G$) | 549 G$ | + 356% | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 153 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Hamilton (Canada) is 46% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 965,335 G$ (C$5,772) in Hamilton to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 660,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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