Cost of living in Qingdao, China vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qingdao (China) is 14% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (1,656 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (1,053 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (473 G$) | 521 G$ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (450 G$) | 510 G$ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (396 G$) | 730 G$ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (319 G$) | 383 G$ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 61元 (1,971 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (421 G$) | 740 G$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (251 G$) | 229 G$ | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.99元 (161 G$) | 333 G$ | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 99元 (3,195 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (274 G$) | 400 G$ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (333 G$) | 282 G$ | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 29% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,614元 (181,549 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,486元 (80,396 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (11,549 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,983元 (96,458 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,637元 (85,266 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 321元 (10,382 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133元 (4,312 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,933元 (94,860 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 540元 (17,456 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (1,744 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40元 (1,287 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is 16% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (13,538 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (8,119 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (15,361 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 531元 (17,177 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 37% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (5,458,766 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (224 G$) | 220 G$ | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65元 (2,102 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 76% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (831 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 11% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (873 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35元 (1,132 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (2,835 G$) | 3,824 G$ | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (1,018 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (1,265 G$) | 769 G$ | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (1,147 G$) | 917 G$ | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (260 G$) | 484 G$ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (362 G$) | 405 G$ | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 35元 (1,124 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 0% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 14% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 116元 (3,755 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 95元 (3,060 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (18,162 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (13,582 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (1,477 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29元 (944 G$) | 919 G$ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 19元 (612 G$) | 417 G$ | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (103,338 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.57元 (19 G$) | 21 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (11,380 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (635 G$) | 549 G$ | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 61 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 19% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 659,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 535,925 G$ (16,572元) in Qingdao.
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