Cost of living in Wollongong (Australia) is 46% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Wollongong (Australia) is 25% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$17 (2,387 G$) | 1,264 G$ | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$13 (1,888 G$) | 1,287 G$ | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.29 (753 G$) | 579 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.50 (213 G$) | 538 G$ | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$6 (911 G$) | 763 G$ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.30 (754 G$) | 414 G$ | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$7 (1,027 G$) | 932 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$3.83 (545 G$) | 960 G$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.15 (449 G$) | 287 G$ | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.63 (658 G$) | 349 G$ | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (2,536 G$) | 3,176 G$ | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.04 (432 G$) | 404 G$ | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.11 (300 G$) | 291 G$ | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Wollongong (Australia) is 71% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,503 (356,201 G$) | 194,910 G$ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$1,686 (239,952 G$) | 98,608 G$ | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$222 (31,657 G$) | 17,631 G$ | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,936 (275,514 G$) | 104,313 G$ | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,294 (184,152 G$) | 67,996 G$ | + 171% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$190 (26,990 G$) | 11,583 G$ | + 133% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$52 (7,463 G$) | 9,828 G$ | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$607 (86,392 G$) | 110,045 G$ | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$202 (28,709 G$) | 28,321 G$ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$10 (1,462 G$) | 1,778 G$ | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (4,023 G$) | 1,797 G$ | + 124% | |
| Clothes | + 48% | |||
| Clothes in Wollongong (Australia) is 48% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$106 (15,013 G$) | 7,847 G$ | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$82 (11,609 G$) | 8,227 G$ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$154 (21,968 G$) | 16,227 G$ | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$132 (18,814 G$) | 14,013 G$ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Wollongong (Australia) is 23% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$26,856 (3,821,439 G$) | 3,245,510 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.42 (202 G$) | 226 G$ | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$77 (10,957 G$) | 8,329 G$ | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$37 (5,303 G$) | 4,157 G$ | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Wollongong (Australia) is 13% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$10 (1,368 G$) | 2,045 G$ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$25 (3,510 G$) | 1,841 G$ | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$64 (9,057 G$) | 4,277 G$ | + 112% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (961 G$) | 1,289 G$ | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.88 (694 G$) | 921 G$ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.71 (812 G$) | 985 G$ | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.52 (501 G$) | 534 G$ | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.34 (475 G$) | 513 G$ | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$27 (3,909 G$) | 1,346 G$ | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Wollongong (Australia) is 97% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
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| Wollongong | Georgetown | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$45 (6,357 G$) | 4,704 G$ | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$31 (4,361 G$) | 2,652 G$ | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$237 (33,727 G$) | 5,776 G$ | + 484% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$101 (14,432 G$) | 12,579 G$ | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$15 (2,133 G$) | 1,739 G$ | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.32 (615 G$) | 811 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$7 (937 G$) | 456 G$ | + 105% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$573 (81,596 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 444% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.65 (93 G$) | 24 G$ | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$57 (8,063 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$20 (2,784 G$) | 619 G$ | + 350% | |
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TOTAL | + 46% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 114 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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