Cost of living in Pelotas, Brazil vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Pelotas (Brazil) is 57% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 22 (820 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 20 (751 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 6 (236 G$) | 521 G$ | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 2.92 (109 G$) | 510 G$ | - 79% | |
12 eggs, large | R$ 6 (226 G$) | 730 G$ | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 5.16 (192 G$) | 383 G$ | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 13 (492 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 4.24 (158 G$) | 740 G$ | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 3.19 (119 G$) | 229 G$ | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.81 (142 G$) | 333 G$ | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 34 (1,279 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 4.77 (178 G$) | 400 G$ | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 3.28 (122 G$) | 282 G$ | - 57% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Pelotas (Brazil) is 56% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,183 (81,478 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 1,542 (57,569 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 343 (12,796 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 1,648 (61,521 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 874 (32,625 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 276 (10,314 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 103 (3,862 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,567 (58,478 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 415 (15,494 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 40% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 18 (679 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 14 (507 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Pelotas (Brazil) is 28% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 229 (8,548 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 131 (4,881 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 319 (11,917 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 244 (9,097 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 43% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Pelotas (Brazil) is 40% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 63,873 (2,383,897 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 4.53 (169 G$) | 213 G$ | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 120 (4,477 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 48% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 64 (2,389 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 33% | |||
Personal Care in Pelotas (Brazil) is 33% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 17 (634 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 51 (1,922 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 13% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 233 (8,700 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 11 (424 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 65% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 12 (432 G$) | 769 G$ | - 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 13 (478 G$) | 917 G$ | - 48% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.24 (196 G$) | 484 G$ | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3.09 (115 G$) | 405 G$ | - 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 29 (1,098 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 3% | |
Entertainment | - 25% | |||
Entertainment in Pelotas (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 83 (3,103 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | R$ 36 (1,326 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 493 (18,402 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 221% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 130 (4,839 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 14 (515 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 9 (339 G$) | 919 G$ | - 63% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 10 (363 G$) | 417 G$ | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,350 (125,019 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.80 (30 G$) | 21 G$ | + 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 102 (3,812 G$) | 5,596 G$ | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 8 (288 G$) | 549 G$ | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Pelotas (Brazil) is 46% 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 356,895 G$ (R$ 9,562) in Pelotas.
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