Cost of living in New York City, United States vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New York City (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (3,738 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (1,907 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (1,275 G$) | 521 G$ | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (230 G$) | 510 G$ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.23 (886 G$) | 730 G$ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.10 (1,068 G$) | 383 G$ | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (1,653 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (896 G$) | 740 G$ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.96 (411 G$) | 229 G$ | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.12 (1,072 G$) | 333 G$ | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (3,442 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (461 G$) | 400 G$ | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 (646 G$) | 282 G$ | + 129% | |
| Housing | + 196% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 196% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,674 (769,011 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 231% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,815 (589,268 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 420% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (34,397 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,879 (602,662 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 414% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,832 (383,411 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $97 (20,277 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (11,364 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (63,996 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $196 (41,017 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (2,757 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (4,716 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 191% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (12,325 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (8,261 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (17,834 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (23,639 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 119% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,840 (6,455,233 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.83 (173 G$) | 220 G$ | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $127 (26,497 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 208% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (4,734 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (2,053 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $26 (5,373 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 142% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $177 (37,101 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 870% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (1,745 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.66 (974 G$) | 769 G$ | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (1,518 G$) | 917 G$ | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.75 (993 G$) | 484 G$ | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (481 G$) | 405 G$ | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (5,747 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 410% | |
| Entertainment | + 182% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $64 (13,343 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $35 (7,358 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $422 (88,228 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 1438% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $130 (27,184 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (3,632 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 112% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.26 (1,101 G$) | 919 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (1,729 G$) | 417 G$ | + 314% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $410 (85,920 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 (101 G$) | 21 G$ | + 372% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $104 (21,759 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 289% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (3,169 G$) | 549 G$ | + 477% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 1,555,935 G$ ($7,433) in New York City to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 656,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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