Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 87% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 35% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Sydney | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (2,785 G$) | 1,264 G$ | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (1,736 G$) | 1,287 G$ | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (1,003 G$) | 579 G$ | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.68 (231 G$) | 520 G$ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.71 (647 G$) | 729 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$8 (1,111 G$) | 414 G$ | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (1,071 G$) | 932 G$ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.28 (588 G$) | 960 G$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.02 (415 G$) | 287 G$ | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.27 (724 G$) | 349 G$ | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (2,621 G$) | 3,176 G$ | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.79 (521 G$) | 404 G$ | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.31 (318 G$) | 282 G$ | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 113% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Sydney | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$3,512 (482,684 G$) | 194,910 G$ | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,357 (323,926 G$) | 98,608 G$ | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$186 (25,516 G$) | 17,631 G$ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,540 (349,044 G$) | 104,313 G$ | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,031 (279,099 G$) | 67,996 G$ | + 310% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$182 (25,050 G$) | 11,583 G$ | + 116% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$66 (9,011 G$) | 9,828 G$ | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$708 (97,273 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$211 (28,945 G$) | 28,321 G$ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (1,929 G$) | 1,778 G$ | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (5,797 G$) | 1,797 G$ | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 29% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Sydney | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$102 (14,053 G$) | 7,847 G$ | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$65 (8,993 G$) | 8,227 G$ | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$133 (18,241 G$) | 16,227 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$173 (23,763 G$) | 14,013 G$ | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 123% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 123% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Sydney | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,116 (4,551,627 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.99 (274 G$) | 226 G$ | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$189 (25,980 G$) | 8,329 G$ | + 212% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (3,854 G$) | 4,165 G$ | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is about the same as in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Sydney | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (1,409 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$14 (1,900 G$) | 1,841 G$ | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$61 (8,404 G$) | 4,332 G$ | + 94% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (941 G$) | 1,289 G$ | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.37 (600 G$) | 839 G$ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.02 (689 G$) | 991 G$ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.48 (479 G$) | 534 G$ | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.83 (527 G$) | 414 G$ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$31 (4,244 G$) | 1,213 G$ | + 250% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 110% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Sydney | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (7,001 G$) | 4,704 G$ | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (5,155 G$) | 2,515 G$ | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$256 (35,246 G$) | 5,780 G$ | + 510% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$88 (12,119 G$) | 12,579 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (2,669 G$) | 1,739 G$ | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.26 (723 G$) | 811 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (1,055 G$) | 456 G$ | + 131% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$753 (103,562 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 590% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.32 (43 G$) | 24 G$ | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$88 (12,156 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$45 (6,202 G$) | 619 G$ | + 902% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2022.
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