Cost of living in Georgetown, Guyana vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 33% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,608 G$ (AU$10) | AU$18 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,259 G$ (AU$8) | AU$12 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 521 G$ (AU$3.20) | AU$5.27 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 510 G$ (AU$3.13) | AU$1.46 | + 114% | |
12 eggs, large | 730 G$ (AU$4.48) | AU$5.06 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 G$ (AU$2.35) | AU$4.83 | - 51% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,078 G$ (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 740 G$ (AU$4.54) | AU$4.57 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 G$ (AU$1.41) | AU$3.20 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 333 G$ (AU$2.05) | AU$5.70 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,982 G$ (AU$24) | AU$17 | + 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 400 G$ (AU$2.46) | AU$2.82 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (AU$1.73) | AU$2.67 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 46% | |||
Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 46% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 232,431 G$ (AU$1,427) | AU$2,894 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 113,424 G$ (AU$696) | AU$2,147 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,497 G$ (AU$126) | AU$238 | - 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 117,257 G$ (AU$720) | AU$1,809 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 77,460 G$ (AU$476) | AU$1,422 | - 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,624 G$ (AU$84) | AU$159 | - 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,028 G$ (AU$62) | AU$46 | + 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 139,876 G$ (AU$859) | AU$354 | + 142% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,674 G$ (AU$158) | AU$212 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,705 G$ (AU$10) | AU$12 | - 11% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,621 G$ (AU$10) | AU$28 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 29% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,610 G$ (AU$53) | AU$101 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,398 G$ (AU$45) | AU$59 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,822 G$ (AU$103) | AU$129 | - 20% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,990 G$ (AU$98) | AU$131 | - 25% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 51% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,936,530 G$ (AU$24,166) | AU$27,303 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 G$ (AU$1.31) | AU$1.38 | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,612 G$ (AU$53) | AU$160 | - 67% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,664 G$ (AU$22) | AU$21 | + 6% | |
Personal Care | - 23% | |||
Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 23% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,053 G$ (AU$13) | AU$7 | + 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,219 G$ (AU$14) | AU$24 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,824 G$ (AU$23) | AU$72 | - 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,216 G$ (AU$7) | AU$7 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 G$ (AU$4.72) | AU$4.47 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 917 G$ (AU$5.63) | AU$5.32 | + 6% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 484 G$ (AU$2.97) | AU$2.55 | + 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 405 G$ (AU$2.49) | AU$3.01 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,127 G$ (AU$7) | AU$36 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 46% | |||
Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 46% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,896 G$ (AU$30) | AU$51 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,523 G$ (AU$15) | AU$39 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,738 G$ (AU$35) | AU$226 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,433 G$ (AU$82) | AU$78 | + 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,714 G$ (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 919 G$ (AU$5.64) | AU$4.40 | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 417 G$ (AU$2.56) | AU$10 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$634 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (AU$0.13) | AU$0.25 | - 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,596 G$ (AU$34) | AU$72 | - 52% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 549 G$ (AU$3.37) | AU$33 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 44% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 44% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$8,900 in Melbourne you would need to make just about AU$5,027 (818,834 G$) in Georgetown.
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