Cost of living in Los Angeles, California, United States vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (3,533 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (1,845 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.03 (1,050 G$) | 521 G$ | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (202 G$) | 510 G$ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.87 (808 G$) | 730 G$ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (736 G$) | 383 G$ | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (1,388 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (717 G$) | 740 G$ | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (357 G$) | 229 G$ | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.24 (887 G$) | 333 G$ | + 166% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (2,981 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.29 (479 G$) | 400 G$ | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.93 (612 G$) | 282 G$ | + 117% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 155% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,960 (618,534 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,399 (501,258 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 342% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (40,341 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,482 (518,618 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,677 (350,469 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 352% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (23,593 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (9,168 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $286 (59,681 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (23,902 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (2,697 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $19 (4,057 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (9,570 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $48 (10,045 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (19,108 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (23,763 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,842 (5,191,137 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (187 G$) | 220 G$ | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (18,817 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (3,107 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 93% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (1,494 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (4,183 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $119 (24,921 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 552% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (1,516 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.88 (811 G$) | 769 G$ | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (1,255 G$) | 917 G$ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.78 (999 G$) | 484 G$ | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (521 G$) | 405 G$ | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 (6,304 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 460% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 118% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $55 (11,461 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (6,322 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $159 (33,192 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 478% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (17,786 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (3,090 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.84 (1,011 G$) | 919 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (1,392 G$) | 417 G$ | + 233% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (85,599 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (123 G$) | 21 G$ | + 475% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (10,425 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (1,900 G$) | 549 G$ | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 95% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,456,391 G$ ($6,969) in Los Angeles, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 745,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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