Cost of living in Georgetown, Guyana vs Santo André, Brazil
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Food | + 83% | |||
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Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 83% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,608 G$ (R$ 43) | R$ 27 | + 61% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,259 G$ (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 521 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 77% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 510 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 3.23 | + 322% | |
12 eggs, large | 730 G$ (R$ 19) | R$ 10 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,078 G$ (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 740 G$ (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 184% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 G$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.65 | + 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 333 G$ (R$ 9) | R$ 4.75 | + 87% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,982 G$ (R$ 106) | R$ 36 | + 193% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 400 G$ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.21 | + 134% | |
Housing | + 112% | |||
Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 112% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 232,431 G$ (R$ 6,205) | R$ 2,379 | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 113,424 G$ (R$ 3,028) | R$ 1,615 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,497 G$ (R$ 547) | R$ 473 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 117,257 G$ (R$ 3,130) | R$ 2,053 | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 77,460 G$ (R$ 2,068) | R$ 1,133 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,624 G$ (R$ 364) | R$ 248 | + 47% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,028 G$ (R$ 268) | R$ 85 | + 216% | |
40” flat screen tv | 139,876 G$ (R$ 3,734) | R$ 1,944 | + 92% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,674 G$ (R$ 685) | R$ 419 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,705 G$ (R$ 46) | R$ 23 | + 101% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,621 G$ (R$ 43) | R$ 17 | + 153% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 29% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,610 G$ (R$ 230) | R$ 172 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,398 G$ (R$ 198) | R$ 169 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,822 G$ (R$ 449) | R$ 289 | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,990 G$ (R$ 427) | R$ 234 | + 83% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 20% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,936,530 G$ (R$ 105,094) | R$ 76,119 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 213 G$ (R$ 5.68) | R$ 4.01 | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,612 G$ (R$ 230) | R$ 228 | + 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,664 G$ (R$ 98) | R$ 47 | + 106% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 52% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,053 G$ (R$ 55) | R$ 13 | + 321% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,219 G$ (R$ 59) | R$ 55 | + 7% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,824 G$ (R$ 102) | R$ 184 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,216 G$ (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 92% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 917 G$ (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 484 G$ (R$ 13) | R$ 6 | + 106% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 405 G$ (R$ 11) | R$ 3.43 | + 215% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,127 G$ (R$ 30) | R$ 27 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 11% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,896 G$ (R$ 131) | R$ 121 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,523 G$ (R$ 67) | R$ 59 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,738 G$ (R$ 153) | R$ 195 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,433 G$ (R$ 359) | R$ 168 | + 113% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,714 G$ (R$ 46) | R$ 25 | + 86% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 919 G$ (R$ 25) | R$ 9 | + 160% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 417 G$ (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,430 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (R$ 0.57) | R$ 1.25 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,596 G$ (R$ 149) | R$ 107 | + 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 549 G$ (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 48% | |
TOTAL | + 52% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 52% more expensive than in Santo André (Brazil)
For example, you would need at least R$ 11,066 (414,507 G$) in Georgetown to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with R$ 7,300 in Santo André.
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