Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 37% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 31% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,309 G$ ($6) | $14 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,380 G$ ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 653 G$ ($3.12) | $5.28 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 542 G$ ($2.58) | $0.96 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 887 G$ ($4.23) | $3.98 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 514 G$ ($2.45) | $4.91 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 950 G$ ($4.53) | $10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,061 G$ ($5.06) | $4.09 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 275 G$ ($1.31) | $1.81 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 362 G$ ($1.73) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,161 G$ ($15) | $12 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 453 G$ ($2.16) | $1.88 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 303 G$ ($1.45) | $1.97 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 48% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 203,577 G$ ($971) | $1,602 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 90,815 G$ ($433) | $1,270 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,069 G$ ($72) | $212 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 91,119 G$ ($435) | $1,151 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 55,570 G$ ($265) | $909 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,178 G$ ($58) | $178 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,346 G$ ($49) | $58 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,045 G$ ($525) | $294 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,321 G$ ($135) | $114 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,243 G$ ($11) | $11 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,799 G$ ($9) | $22 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 19% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,830 G$ ($37) | $49 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,227 G$ ($39) | $47 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,227 G$ ($77) | $72 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,013 G$ ($67) | $119 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is about the same as in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,051,800 G$ ($14,562) | $27,491 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 G$ ($1.05) | $0.95 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,463 G$ ($36) | $30 | + 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,169 G$ ($20) | $18 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 42% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,045 G$ ($10) | $6 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,628 G$ ($13) | $24 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,568 G$ ($22) | $113 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,289 G$ ($6) | $6 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 921 G$ ($4.40) | $4.33 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 985 G$ ($4.70) | $9 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 531 G$ ($2.53) | $4.50 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 520 G$ ($2.48) | $2.90 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,651 G$ ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 61% cheaper than in Lexington, Kentucky (United States) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Lexington, Kentucky | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,215 G$ ($20) | $44 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,582 G$ ($12) | $24 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,111 G$ ($34) | $131 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,579 G$ ($60) | $87 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,739 G$ ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 G$ ($3.87) | $5.28 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 444 G$ ($2.12) | $5.40 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ ($72) | $385 | - 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 G$ ($0.12) | $0.63 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,889 G$ ($33) | $63 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 582 G$ ($2.78) | $7 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 102 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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