Cost of living in Qingdao (China) is 22% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Qingdao (China) is 22% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49元 (1,473 G$) | 1,264 G$ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33元 (969 G$) | 1,287 G$ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (436 G$) | 579 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13元 (384 G$) | 538 G$ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11元 (324 G$) | 763 G$ | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10元 (295 G$) | 414 G$ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57元 (1,708 G$) | 932 G$ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13元 (388 G$) | 960 G$ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (208 G$) | 287 G$ | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.41元 (161 G$) | 349 G$ | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 96元 (2,843 G$) | 3,176 G$ | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (224 G$) | 404 G$ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (300 G$) | 291 G$ | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Qingdao (China) is 33% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,701元 (169,667 G$) | 194,910 G$ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,262元 (67,323 G$) | 98,608 G$ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 357元 (10,629 G$) | 17,631 G$ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,706元 (80,535 G$) | 104,313 G$ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,444元 (72,744 G$) | 67,996 G$ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 264元 (7,864 G$) | 11,583 G$ | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120元 (3,572 G$) | 9,828 G$ | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,957元 (88,003 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 525元 (15,624 G$) | 28,321 G$ | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 54元 (1,621 G$) | 1,778 G$ | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 41元 (1,229 G$) | 1,797 G$ | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Qingdao (China) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 419元 (12,460 G$) | 7,847 G$ | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 251元 (7,472 G$) | 8,227 G$ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 475元 (14,137 G$) | 16,227 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 464元 (13,798 G$) | 14,013 G$ | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Qingdao (China) is 39% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 168,800元 (5,023,999 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (204 G$) | 226 G$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 64元 (1,905 G$) | 8,329 G$ | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 48元 (1,417 G$) | 4,157 G$ | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Qingdao (China) is 25% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27元 (804 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31元 (912 G$) | 1,841 G$ | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 88元 (2,609 G$) | 4,277 G$ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 31元 (937 G$) | 1,289 G$ | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 39元 (1,165 G$) | 921 G$ | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 37元 (1,105 G$) | 985 G$ | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (245 G$) | 534 G$ | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (328 G$) | 513 G$ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34元 (1,017 G$) | 1,346 G$ | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Qingdao (China) is 29% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Qingdao | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 109元 (3,246 G$) | 4,704 G$ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 93元 (2,782 G$) | 2,652 G$ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 562元 (16,716 G$) | 5,776 G$ | + 189% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420元 (12,500 G$) | 12,579 G$ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46元 (1,359 G$) | 1,739 G$ | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30元 (903 G$) | 811 G$ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17元 (493 G$) | 456 G$ | + 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,195元 (95,107 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 534% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.93元 (28 G$) | 24 G$ | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 352元 (10,474 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20元 (585 G$) | 619 G$ | - 5% | |
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TOTAL | - 22% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 112 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2022.
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