Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (3,216 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 100% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (1,751 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.98 (833 G$) | 521 G$ | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (190 G$) | 510 G$ | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.96 (620 G$) | 730 G$ | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.34 (909 G$) | 383 G$ | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.95 (1,245 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (696 G$) | 740 G$ | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (359 G$) | 229 G$ | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.75 (575 G$) | 333 G$ | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (3,371 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.20 (461 G$) | 400 G$ | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.62 (549 G$) | 282 G$ | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,432 (508,985 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,742 (364,646 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $218 (45,678 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,609 (336,763 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,328 (278,006 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 259% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $127 (26,532 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $53 (11,187 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $274 (57,258 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (28,072 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (2,576 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (4,296 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 165% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 (10,687 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (10,745 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $111 (23,237 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $124 (25,879 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,777 (4,767,589 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.79 (165 G$) | 220 G$ | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (18,767 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 118% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (4,689 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (1,575 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (5,562 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $164 (34,275 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 796% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (1,548 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.34 (699 G$) | 769 G$ | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.34 (1,117 G$) | 917 G$ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.35 (700 G$) | 484 G$ | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.61 (547 G$) | 405 G$ | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (5,545 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 392% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (8,390 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (5,084 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (40,549 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 607% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $81 (16,911 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (2,511 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.70 (984 G$) | 919 G$ | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.54 (1,159 G$) | 417 G$ | + 178% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (88,162 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.32 (67 G$) | 21 G$ | + 211% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (9,799 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (1,473 G$) | 549 G$ | + 168% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,307,151 G$ ($6,245) in Portland, Oregon to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 742,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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