Cost of living in Ludhiana, India vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Ludhiana (India) is 46% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨330 (944 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨408 (1,167 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨181 (517 G$) | 521 G$ | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨52 (149 G$) | 510 G$ | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨59 (169 G$) | 730 G$ | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨38 (108 G$) | 383 G$ | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨140 (400 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨131 (374 G$) | 740 G$ | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨18 (50 G$) | 229 G$ | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨118 (339 G$) | 333 G$ | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨621 (1,777 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨82 (235 G$) | 400 G$ | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨24 (69 G$) | 282 G$ | - 76% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Ludhiana (India) is 62% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨21,260 (60,872 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨14,641 (41,918 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨3,337 (9,554 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨13,140 (37,622 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨8,597 (24,613 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨4,051 (11,598 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨993 (2,842 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 72% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨41,393 (118,515 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,604 (24,634 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨294 (843 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨460 (1,317 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 19% | |
Clothes | + 0% | |||
Clothes in Ludhiana (India) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,768 (7,925 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨3,046 (8,720 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,311 (12,344 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨3,245 (9,290 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Ludhiana (India) is 51% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨961,370 (2,752,540 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨75 (215 G$) | 220 G$ | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨859 (2,459 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 71% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨279 (797 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 55% | |||
Personal Care in Ludhiana (India) is 55% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨207 (594 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨268 (769 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 65% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨500 (1,432 G$) | 3,824 G$ | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨410 (1,173 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨156 (448 G$) | 769 G$ | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (573 G$) | 917 G$ | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨50 (143 G$) | 484 G$ | - 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨70 (201 G$) | 405 G$ | - 50% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨183 (524 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 53% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Ludhiana (India) is 26% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨645 (1,847 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨373 (1,067 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,234 (3,534 G$) | 5,738 G$ | - 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,857 (5,317 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 60% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨594 (1,700 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨223 (638 G$) | 919 G$ | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨164 (469 G$) | 417 G$ | + 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨36,840 (105,479 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 21 G$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,623 (4,648 G$) | 5,596 G$ | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨293 (839 G$) | 549 G$ | + 53% | |
TOTAL | - 47% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ludhiana (India) is 47% 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 354,898 G$ (₨123,954) in Ludhiana.
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