Cost of living in Visby, Sweden vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Visby (Sweden) is 30% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 kr (2,379 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 kr (1,753 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 78 kr (1,953 G$) | 521 G$ | + 275% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 9 kr (234 G$) | 510 G$ | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 kr (664 G$) | 730 G$ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 kr (551 G$) | 383 G$ | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 35 kr (877 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 30 kr (751 G$) | 740 G$ | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 kr (456 G$) | 229 G$ | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 kr (376 G$) | 333 G$ | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 93 kr (2,317 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 19 kr (476 G$) | 400 G$ | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 13 kr (321 G$) | 282 G$ | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Visby (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,700 kr (267,970 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,985 kr (199,975 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 800 kr (20,035 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,267 kr (181,994 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,961 kr (149,274 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 600 kr (15,026 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 439 kr (10,994 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,490 kr (112,447 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 899 kr (22,514 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 kr (1,841 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 380 kr (9,517 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 487% | |
| Clothes | + 63% | |||
| Clothes in Visby (Sweden) is 63% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,095 kr (27,423 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 218% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 349 kr (8,740 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,195 kr (29,927 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 599 kr (15,001 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Visby (Sweden) is 45% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,035 kr (5,635,753 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 13 kr (326 G$) | 220 G$ | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 522 kr (13,065 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Visby (Sweden) is 24% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45 kr (1,127 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 36 kr (902 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 kr (6,261 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 58 kr (1,453 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 44 kr (1,096 G$) | 769 G$ | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 kr (1,302 G$) | 917 G$ | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 26 kr (651 G$) | 484 G$ | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 kr (401 G$) | 405 G$ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 300 kr (7,513 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 567% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Visby (Sweden) is 54% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 kr (6,261 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 270 kr (6,762 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 kr (12,522 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 910 kr (22,790 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 118 kr (2,955 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 38 kr (952 G$) | 919 G$ | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 56 kr (1,402 G$) | 417 G$ | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,195 kr (130,103 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.69 kr (17 G$) | 21 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 395 kr (9,892 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 59 kr (1,478 G$) | 549 G$ | + 169% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 27 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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Cost of living in Visby (Sweden) is 44% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,063,458 G$ (42,464 kr) in Visby to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 739,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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