Cost of living in Georgetown, Guyana vs Sydney, Australia
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 31% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,608 G$ (AU$10) | AU$17 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,259 G$ (AU$8) | AU$13 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 521 G$ (AU$3.22) | AU$5.95 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 510 G$ (AU$3.16) | AU$1.50 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 730 G$ (AU$4.52) | AU$5.04 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 383 G$ (AU$2.37) | AU$4.99 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,078 G$ (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 740 G$ (AU$4.58) | AU$4.73 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 229 G$ (AU$1.42) | AU$3.38 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 333 G$ (AU$2.06) | AU$5.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,982 G$ (AU$25) | AU$18 | + 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 400 G$ (AU$2.48) | AU$2.94 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (AU$1.74) | AU$2.34 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 63% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 232,431 G$ (AU$1,438) | AU$4,430 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 113,424 G$ (AU$702) | AU$2,794 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,497 G$ (AU$127) | AU$350 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 117,257 G$ (AU$725) | AU$2,647 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 77,460 G$ (AU$479) | AU$1,873 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,624 G$ (AU$84) | AU$297 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,028 G$ (AU$62) | AU$70 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 139,876 G$ (AU$865) | AU$554 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 25,674 G$ (AU$159) | AU$195 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,705 G$ (AU$11) | AU$20 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,621 G$ (AU$10) | AU$36 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 39% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 8,610 G$ (AU$53) | AU$107 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,398 G$ (AU$46) | AU$73 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,822 G$ (AU$104) | AU$143 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,990 G$ (AU$99) | AU$160 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 61% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,936,530 G$ (AU$24,350) | AU$28,544 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 G$ (AU$1.36) | AU$1.44 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,612 G$ (AU$53) | AU$211 | - 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 3,664 G$ (AU$23) | AU$25 | - 9% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 21% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,053 G$ (AU$13) | AU$8 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,219 G$ (AU$14) | AU$15 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,824 G$ (AU$24) | AU$65 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,216 G$ (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 769 G$ (AU$4.75) | AU$4.60 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 917 G$ (AU$5.67) | AU$8 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 484 G$ (AU$2.99) | AU$3.83 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 405 G$ (AU$2.50) | AU$3.65 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,127 G$ (AU$7) | AU$25 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 57% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,896 G$ (AU$30) | AU$53 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,523 G$ (AU$16) | AU$38 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,738 G$ (AU$35) | AU$222 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 13,433 G$ (AU$83) | AU$101 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,714 G$ (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 919 G$ (AU$5.68) | AU$4.30 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 417 G$ (AU$2.58) | AU$8 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | AU$729 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (AU$0.13) | AU$0.77 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,596 G$ (AU$35) | AU$77 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 549 G$ (AU$3.40) | AU$41 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 821 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 55% cheaper than in Sydney (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$13,000 in Sydney you would need to make just about AU$5,890 (952,183 G$) in Georgetown.
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