Cost of living in Umeå (Sweden) is 31% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food in Umeå (Sweden) is 30% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Umeå (Sweden) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 96 kr (2,370 G$) | 1,608 G$ | 47% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 72 kr (1,777 G$) | 1,259 G$ | 41% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 47 kr (1,162 G$) | 521 G$ | 123% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 11 kr (276 G$) | 510 G$ | 46% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 32 kr (794 G$) | 730 G$ | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 34 kr (834 G$) | 383 G$ | 118% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 59 kr (1,449 G$) | 1,078 G$ | 34% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 24 kr (587 G$) | 740 G$ | 21% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 14 kr (332 G$) | 229 G$ | 45% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 19 kr (467 G$) | 333 G$ | 40% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 95 kr (2,339 G$) | 3,982 G$ | 41% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 20 kr (490 G$) | 400 G$ | 22% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 14 kr (346 G$) | 282 G$ | 23% |
| Housing in Umeå (Sweden) is 10% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Umeå (Sweden) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 9,856 kr (242,105 G$) | 232,431 G$ | 4% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 7,384 kr (181,390 G$) | 113,424 G$ | 60% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,283 kr (31,511 G$) | 20,497 G$ | 54% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 6,443 kr (158,271 G$) | 117,257 G$ | 35% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 4,747 kr (116,611 G$) | 77,460 G$ | 51% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 369 kr (9,062 G$) | 13,624 G$ | 33% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 158 kr (3,885 G$) | 10,028 G$ | 61% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 5,509 kr (135,333 G$) | 139,876 G$ | 3% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,004 kr (24,655 G$) | 25,674 G$ | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 100 kr (2,457 G$) | 1,705 G$ | 44% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 217 kr (5,332 G$) | 1,621 G$ | 229% |
| Clothes in Umeå (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Umeå (Sweden) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 926 kr (22,743 G$) | 8,610 G$ | 164% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 308 kr (7,566 G$) | 7,398 G$ | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,000 kr (24,553 G$) | 16,822 G$ | 46% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 992 kr (24,376 G$) | 15,990 G$ | 52% |
| Transportation in Umeå (Sweden) is 43% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Umeå (Sweden) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 220,433 kr (5,415,008 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | 38% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 14 kr (345 G$) | 213 G$ | 62% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 489 kr (12,006 G$) | 8,612 G$ | 39% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 220 kr (5,409 G$) | 3,664 G$ | 48% |
| Personal Care in Umeå (Sweden) is 6% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Umeå (Sweden) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 44 kr (1,075 G$) | 2,053 G$ | 48% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 50 kr (1,228 G$) | 2,219 G$ | 45% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 283 kr (6,960 G$) | 3,824 G$ | 82% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 30 kr (737 G$) | 1,216 G$ | 39% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 31 kr (768 G$) | 769 G$ | 0% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 22 kr (550 G$) | 917 G$ | 40% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 25 kr (614 G$) | 484 G$ | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 18 kr (446 G$) | 405 G$ | 10% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 301 kr (7,398 G$) | 1,127 G$ | 557% |
| Entertainment in Umeå (Sweden) is 59% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Umeå (Sweden) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 400 kr (9,826 G$) | 4,896 G$ | 101% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 234 kr (5,755 G$) | 2,523 G$ | 128% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 543 kr (13,344 G$) | 5,738 G$ | 133% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 713 kr (17,503 G$) | 13,433 G$ | 30% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 120 kr (2,948 G$) | 1,714 G$ | 72% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 38 kr (933 G$) | 919 G$ | 2% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 72 kr (1,776 G$) | 417 G$ | 325% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | 21 G$ | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 443 kr (10,893 G$) | 5,596 G$ | 95% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 61 kr (1,487 G$) | 549 G$ | 171% |
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For example, you would need at least 890,812 G$ (36,263 kr) in Umeå to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 680,000 G$ in Georgetown.