Cost of living in Xiamen, China vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Xiamen (China) is 12% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 63元 (2,020 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (941 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14元 (439 G$) | 521 G$ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14元 (464 G$) | 510 G$ | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16元 (501 G$) | 730 G$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6元 (198 G$) | 383 G$ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 40元 (1,286 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11元 (353 G$) | 740 G$ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (279 G$) | 229 G$ | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.26元 (169 G$) | 333 G$ | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 89元 (2,861 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (233 G$) | 400 G$ | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12元 (390 G$) | 282 G$ | + 38% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Xiamen (China) is 29% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,665元 (182,150 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,914元 (125,859 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 283元 (9,109 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,333元 (139,336 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,425元 (77,967 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 150元 (4,823 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110元 (3,537 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,139元 (100,922 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 319元 (10,250 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28元 (916 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 34元 (1,099 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Xiamen (China) is 65% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750元 (24,116 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 338元 (10,852 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 794元 (25,524 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 387元 (12,459 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Xiamen (China) is 30% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 187,300元 (6,022,515 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7元 (215 G$) | 213 G$ | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81元 (2,605 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (946 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Xiamen (China) is 18% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 12元 (394 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30元 (965 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 150元 (4,823 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22元 (718 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25元 (810 G$) | 769 G$ | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 45元 (1,439 G$) | 917 G$ | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (320 G$) | 484 G$ | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8元 (257 G$) | 405 G$ | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90元 (2,894 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 157% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Xiamen (China) is 31% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 128元 (4,126 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 105元 (3,367 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,290元 (41,479 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 623% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 358元 (11,522 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53元 (1,700 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (1,043 G$) | 919 G$ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 25元 (804 G$) | 417 G$ | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500元 (112,540 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47元 (15 G$) | 21 G$ | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 515元 (16,564 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 196% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 15元 (468 G$) | 549 G$ | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Xiamen (China) is 12% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 659,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 578,696 G$ (17,997元) in Xiamen.
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