Cost of living in Orkney, South Africa vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Orkney (South Africa) is 39% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 65 (892 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 75 (1,030 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 40 (549 G$) | 521 G$ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (206 G$) | 510 G$ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 36 (494 G$) | 730 G$ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 15 (206 G$) | 383 G$ | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 46 (632 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 30 (412 G$) | 740 G$ | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 15 (206 G$) | 229 G$ | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 20 (275 G$) | 333 G$ | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 45 (618 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 84% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 22 (302 G$) | 400 G$ | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 9 (124 G$) | 282 G$ | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Orkney (South Africa) is 38% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 9,500 (130,441 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 7,600 (104,353 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 2,000 (27,461 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 5,200 (71,399 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 3,800 (52,176 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,500 (20,596 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 100 (1,373 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 3,500 (48,057 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 3,500 (48,057 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 40 (549 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,621 G$ | - | |
| Clothes | + 175% | |||
| Clothes in Orkney (South Africa) is 175% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 2,000 (27,461 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 1,800 (24,715 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 234% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,800 (24,715 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 15,990 G$ | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Orkney (South Africa) is 8% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 380,000 (5,217,644 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 14 (195 G$) | 213 G$ | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,612 G$ | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Orkney (South Africa) is 17% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 80 (1,098 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 200 (2,746 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 350 (4,806 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,216 G$ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 56 (772 G$) | 769 G$ | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 30 (412 G$) | 917 G$ | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 16 (220 G$) | 484 G$ | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 25 (343 G$) | 405 G$ | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 80 (1,098 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Orkney (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 250 (3,433 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 160 (2,197 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 13% | |
| 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 | R 800 (10,985 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 60 (824 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 30 (412 G$) | 919 G$ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (343 G$) | 417 G$ | - 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 14,000 (192,229 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 21 G$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 600 (8,238 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 37 (508 G$) | 549 G$ | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 28 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Orkney (South Africa) is 12% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 658,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 578,835 G$ (R 42,156) in Orkney.
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