Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 9% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile)
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Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 11% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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Georgetown | La Serena | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,248 G$ (CH$5,713) | CH$14,383 | - 60% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,380 G$ (CH$6,321) | CH$7,867 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 653 G$ (CH$2,992) | CH$2,631 | + 14% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 538 G$ (CH$2,462) | CH$1,111 | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | 887 G$ (CH$4,064) | CH$3,179 | + 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 514 G$ (CH$2,352) | CH$1,094 | + 115% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 950 G$ (CH$4,352) | CH$4,805 | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,061 G$ (CH$4,857) | CH$1,431 | + 239% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 331 G$ (CH$1,517) | CH$1,274 | + 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 354 G$ (CH$1,621) | CH$1,113 | + 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,161 G$ (CH$14,473) | CH$4,407 | + 228% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 453 G$ (CH$2,076) | CH$1,970 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 318 G$ (CH$1,454) | CH$946 | + 54% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 29% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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Georgetown | La Serena | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 204,012 G$ (CH$934,158) | CH$660,547 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 106,481 G$ (CH$487,570) | CH$446,742 | + 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,069 G$ (CH$68,998) | CH$56,197 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 91,119 G$ (CH$417,230) | CH$453,843 | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 55,570 G$ (CH$254,450) | CH$302,312 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,178 G$ (CH$55,763) | CH$48,069 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,854 G$ (CH$45,119) | CH$19,871 | + 127% | |
40” flat screen tv | 110,045 G$ (CH$503,889) | CH$232,910 | + 116% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,321 G$ (CH$129,678) | CH$73,161 | + 77% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,243 G$ (CH$10,269) | CH$8,726 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,799 G$ (CH$8,237) | CH$10,658 | - 23% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 23% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,830 G$ (CH$35,855) | CH$41,549 | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,227 G$ (CH$37,669) | CH$25,976 | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,227 G$ (CH$74,304) | CH$58,261 | + 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,013 G$ (CH$64,164) | CH$59,674 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 10% cheaper than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,051,800 G$ (CH$13,973,999) | CH$12,467,000 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 231 G$ (CH$1,060) | CH$1,216 | - 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,463 G$ (CH$34,172) | CH$44,098 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,169 G$ (CH$19,088) | CH$10,711 | + 78% | |
Personal Care | + 41% | |||
Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 41% more expensive than in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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Georgetown | La Serena | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,045 G$ (CH$9,365) | CH$2,642 | + 254% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,628 G$ (CH$12,031) | CH$8,698 | + 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,682 G$ (CH$21,438) | CH$33,519 | - 36% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,289 G$ (CH$5,902) | CH$4,092 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 921 G$ (CH$4,218) | CH$2,757 | + 53% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 985 G$ (CH$4,509) | CH$2,646 | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 531 G$ (CH$2,432) | CH$1,377 | + 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 520 G$ (CH$2,382) | CH$1,825 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,730 G$ (CH$7,924) | CH$9,897 | - 20% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is about the same as in La Serena (Chile) | ||||
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Georgetown | La Serena | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,215 G$ (CH$19,301) | CH$19,650 | - 2% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,582 G$ (CH$11,822) | CH$9,228 | + 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,111 G$ (CH$32,560) | CH$33,960 | - 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,579 G$ (CH$57,600) | CH$30,513 | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,739 G$ (CH$7,961) | CH$7,498 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 G$ (CH$3,714) | CH$3,461 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 444 G$ (CH$2,031) | CH$2,654 | - 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (CH$68,684) | CH$431,856 | - 84% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (CH$126) | CH$91 | + 38% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,889 G$ (CH$31,543) | CH$35,675 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 582 G$ (CH$2,664) | CH$4,026 | - 34% | |
TOTAL | + 9% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 84 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2024.
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