Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island, United States vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (3,236 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (1,764 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.21 (881 G$) | 521 G$ | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (185 G$) | 510 G$ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.79 (585 G$) | 730 G$ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (913 G$) | 383 G$ | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (1,268 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (825 G$) | 740 G$ | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.72 (568 G$) | 229 G$ | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (493 G$) | 333 G$ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (3,258 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.04 (426 G$) | 400 G$ | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.31 (483 G$) | 282 G$ | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,036 (425,947 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,457 (304,879 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $225 (47,099 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,386 (289,993 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $917 (191,980 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 148% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (31,081 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $47 (9,934 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $240 (50,213 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (19,646 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (1,930 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (3,813 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 135% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (9,723 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (8,107 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $82 (17,067 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (23,636 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,369 (4,471,337 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.66 (137 G$) | 220 G$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $69 (14,430 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (3,239 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (1,380 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (1,629 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $91 (19,048 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 398% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (1,397 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.58 (750 G$) | 769 G$ | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.39 (1,128 G$) | 917 G$ | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.26 (681 G$) | 484 G$ | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.67 (349 G$) | 405 G$ | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (3,750 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 233% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (10,853 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (5,255 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (36,569 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 537% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (12,935 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (2,370 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.40 (920 G$) | 919 G$ | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.85 (1,015 G$) | 417 G$ | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (88,894 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (24 G$) | 21 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $33 (6,990 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (2,132 G$) | 549 G$ | + 288% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,038,532 G$ ($4,963) in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 689,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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