Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (3,158 G$) | 1,264 G$ | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (1,775 G$) | 1,287 G$ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.26 (891 G$) | 579 G$ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (187 G$) | 520 G$ | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.83 (593 G$) | 729 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.50 (943 G$) | 414 G$ | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (1,299 G$) | 932 G$ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (825 G$) | 960 G$ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.69 (563 G$) | 287 G$ | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.36 (494 G$) | 349 G$ | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (3,259 G$) | 3,176 G$ | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.14 (447 G$) | 404 G$ | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (469 G$) | 282 G$ | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,063 (431,821 G$) | 194,910 G$ | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,510 (316,061 G$) | 98,608 G$ | + 221% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $245 (51,227 G$) | 17,631 G$ | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,507 (315,385 G$) | 104,313 G$ | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,029 (215,378 G$) | 67,996 G$ | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (31,092 G$) | 11,583 G$ | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (10,350 G$) | 9,828 G$ | + 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $221 (46,229 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (19,900 G$) | 28,321 G$ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (1,779 G$) | 1,778 G$ | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (3,838 G$) | 1,797 G$ | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (9,803 G$) | 7,847 G$ | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (7,984 G$) | 8,227 G$ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $83 (17,403 G$) | 16,227 G$ | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (23,645 G$) | 14,013 G$ | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,293 (4,457,137 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.59 (124 G$) | 226 G$ | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (14,585 G$) | 8,329 G$ | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (3,362 G$) | 4,165 G$ | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (1,461 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (1,630 G$) | 1,841 G$ | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (18,468 G$) | 4,332 G$ | + 326% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (1,527 G$) | 1,289 G$ | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.85 (806 G$) | 839 G$ | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (1,196 G$) | 991 G$ | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.30 (691 G$) | 534 G$ | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (355 G$) | 414 G$ | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (4,132 G$) | 1,213 G$ | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 83% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Providence, Rhode Island | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (11,340 G$) | 4,704 G$ | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (5,019 G$) | 2,515 G$ | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (40,702 G$) | 5,780 G$ | + 604% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (14,958 G$) | 12,579 G$ | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (2,351 G$) | 1,739 G$ | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.58 (959 G$) | 811 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.15 (1,077 G$) | 456 G$ | + 136% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (88,927 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 493% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (24 G$) | 24 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $30 (6,263 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (2,161 G$) | 619 G$ | + 249% | |
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TOTAL | + 62% | ||
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2022.
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