Cost of living in Sydney, Australia vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 44% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (2,766 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (2,020 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.90 (948 G$) | 521 G$ | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.50 (241 G$) | 510 G$ | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$4.89 (787 G$) | 730 G$ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.06 (813 G$) | 383 G$ | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$5.88 (946 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.81 (773 G$) | 740 G$ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.30 (531 G$) | 229 G$ | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.46 (878 G$) | 333 G$ | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (2,744 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.92 (470 G$) | 400 G$ | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.35 (378 G$) | 282 G$ | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 170% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 170% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,430 (712,225 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,794 (449,243 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$350 (56,186 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,647 (425,492 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,873 (301,170 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$297 (47,697 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 250% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$70 (11,262 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$554 (89,107 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$195 (31,327 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 (3,150 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$36 (5,711 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 252% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 64% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$107 (17,208 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$73 (11,755 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$143 (22,970 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$160 (25,787 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 152% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 152% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$28,005 (4,502,063 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.44 (231 G$) | 220 G$ | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$211 (33,948 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 294% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$25 (3,998 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 26% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$8 (1,352 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (2,383 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$65 (10,519 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 175% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (1,177 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.60 (740 G$) | 769 G$ | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (1,217 G$) | 917 G$ | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.83 (615 G$) | 484 G$ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.65 (587 G$) | 405 G$ | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$25 (3,994 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 254% | |
| Entertainment | + 133% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 133% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$53 (8,579 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$38 (6,047 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$222 (35,765 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 523% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (16,168 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$18 (2,917 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.30 (691 G$) | 919 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (1,287 G$) | 417 G$ | + 208% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$729 (117,214 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.77 (124 G$) | 21 G$ | + 478% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$77 (12,400 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$41 (6,591 G$) | 549 G$ | + 1100% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 119% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,477,306 G$ (AU$9,189) in Sydney to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 674,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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