Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (Taka 531) | Taka 532 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,339 G$ (Taka 560) | Taka 488 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 655 G$ (Taka 274) | Taka 263 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (Taka 224) | Taka 98 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (Taka 288) | Taka 134 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (Taka 209) | Taka 96 | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (Taka 346) | Taka 329 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (Taka 540) | Taka 203 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (Taka 129) | Taka 27 | + 370% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (Taka 171) | Taka 530 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 G$ (Taka 881) | Taka 1,346 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 529 G$ (Taka 222) | Taka 112 | + 98% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (Taka 118) | Taka 58 | + 104% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 91% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 188,195 G$ (Taka 78,758) | Taka 43,087 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,711 G$ (Taka 43,820) | Taka 21,416 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,693 G$ (Taka 7,404) | Taka 4,489 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (Taka 48,797) | Taka 37,342 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (Taka 26,963) | Taka 20,129 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (Taka 4,185) | Taka 3,105 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,636 G$ (Taka 4,869) | Taka 947 | + 414% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,087 G$ (Taka 23,053) | Taka 36,542 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,087 G$ (Taka 8,406) | Taka 16,205 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (Taka 1,004) | Taka 369 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,665 G$ (Taka 697) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,940 G$ (Taka 2,904) | Taka 2,612 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (Taka 3,929) | Taka 3,117 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (Taka 6,519) | Taka 9,947 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (Taka 5,369) | Taka 6,827 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (Taka 1,255,469) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 206 G$ (Taka 86) | Taka 91 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (Taka 2,676) | Taka 1,696 | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 G$ (Taka 628) | Taka 296 | + 112% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (Taka 251) | Taka 1,395 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (Taka 2,092) | Taka 1,191 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (Taka 670) | Taka 498 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (Taka 459) | Taka 208 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,509 G$ (Taka 631) | Taka 690 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 656 G$ (Taka 274) | Taka 173 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (Taka 189) | Taka 229 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,254 G$ (Taka 525) | Taka 304 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (Taka 1,706) | Taka 1,410 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (Taka 1,136) | Taka 885 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (Taka 4,772) | Taka 3,617 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (Taka 837) | Taka 1,328 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (Taka 297) | Taka 393 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (Taka 227) | Taka 594 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (Taka 6,277) | Taka 35,756 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (Taka 11) | Taka 2.19 | + 402% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (Taka 2,419) | Taka 1,057 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (Taka 418) | Taka 270 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 712 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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