Cost of living in Seattle, Washington, United States vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (3,289 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (1,846 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.07 (1,061 G$) | 521 G$ | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (202 G$) | 510 G$ | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.52 (737 G$) | 730 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (913 G$) | 383 G$ | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (1,936 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.17 (873 G$) | 740 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (334 G$) | 229 G$ | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.06 (641 G$) | 333 G$ | + 92% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (3,138 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.40 (501 G$) | 400 G$ | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.46 (515 G$) | 282 G$ | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 137% | |||
| Housing in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 137% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,648 (554,195 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,165 (453,004 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $219 (45,825 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,974 (413,006 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,599 (334,618 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 332% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $135 (28,195 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $46 (9,646 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $306 (64,076 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $129 (26,919 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (2,445 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (5,557 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (10,443 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $62 (12,934 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (17,605 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $121 (25,383 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,094 (4,832,690 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.84 (175 G$) | 220 G$ | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $91 (19,039 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (5,153 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (1,610 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (3,541 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (27,234 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 612% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (1,551 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.08 (854 G$) | 769 G$ | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (1,308 G$) | 917 G$ | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (776 G$) | 484 G$ | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (445 G$) | 405 G$ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (5,599 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 397% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (9,620 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (5,357 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $203 (42,435 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 640% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $109 (22,785 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (2,930 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.43 (1,136 G$) | 919 G$ | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (1,396 G$) | 417 G$ | + 235% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $342 (71,501 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (38 G$) | 21 G$ | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (15,145 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 171% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (2,147 G$) | 549 G$ | + 291% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Seattle, Washington (United States) is 88% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,402,740 G$ ($6,703) in Seattle, Washington to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 746,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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