Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bahrain
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Guyana | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (Dinar 2.583) | Dinar 3.594 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (Dinar 2.986) | Dinar 2.718 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (Dinar 1.139) | Dinar 1.169 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (Dinar 0.831) | Dinar 0.601 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (Dinar 1.400) | Dinar 1.080 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (Dinar 0.794) | Dinar 0.394 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (Dinar 2.224) | Dinar 1.233 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (Dinar 2.302) | Dinar 0.774 | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (Dinar 0.455) | Dinar 0.306 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (Dinar 0.649) | Dinar 0.773 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (Dinar 12) | Dinar 6 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 542 G$ (Dinar 0.977) | Dinar 0.888 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (Dinar 0.501) | Dinar 0.436 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 26% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Guyana | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (Dinar 439) | Dinar 563 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,307 G$ (Dinar 190) | Dinar 391 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (Dinar 25) | Dinar 83 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (Dinar 280) | Dinar 365 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (Dinar 205) | Dinar 284 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (Dinar 16) | Dinar 75 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (Dinar 15) | Dinar 15 | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (Dinar 114) | Dinar 95 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (Dinar 42) | Dinar 26 | + 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Dinar 9) | Dinar 3.000 | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (Dinar 1.068) | Dinar 2.413 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 14% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Guyana | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (Dinar 17) | Dinar 17 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (Dinar 17) | Dinar 20 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (Dinar 28) | Dinar 35 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (Dinar 23) | Dinar 33 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Bahrain | ||||
| Guyana | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (Dinar 5,946) | Dinar 9,130 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (Dinar 0.556) | Dinar 0.191 | + 191% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dinar 14 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 6% more expensive than in Bahrain | ||||
| Guyana | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (Dinar 3.621) | Dinar 2.000 | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (Dinar 9) | Dinar 6.000 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,052 G$ (Dinar 7) | Dinar 18 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (Dinar 2.883) | Dinar 2.000 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (Dinar 2.012) | Dinar 1.892 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (Dinar 2.660) | Dinar 2.817 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (Dinar 0.970) | Dinar 1.000 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (Dinar 0.865) | Dinar 1.633 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (Dinar 3.603) | Dinar 2.678 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 38% cheaper than in Bahrain | ||||
| Guyana | Bahrain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (Dinar 9) | Dinar 23 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (Dinar 4.773) | Dinar 8 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Dinar 18) | Dinar 20 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (Dinar 21) | Dinar 21 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (Dinar 3.603) | Dinar 10 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (Dinar 1.278) | Dinar 2.123 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (Dinar 0.649) | Dinar 3.032 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (Dinar 0.038) | Dinar 0.040 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 G$ (Dinar 16) | Dinar 30 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (Dinar 0.901) | Dinar 2.238 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 296 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00180
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Cost of living in Guyana is 12% cheaper than in Bahrain
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