- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,676 G$ (Taka 676) | Taka 329 | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,352 G$ (Taka 546) | Taka 405 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 911 G$ (Taka 368) | Taka 156 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 467 G$ (Taka 188) | Taka 75 | + 152% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 535 G$ (Taka 216) | Taka 97 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 330 G$ (Taka 133) | Taka 62 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,029 G$ (Taka 415) | Taka 374 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,100 G$ (Taka 444) | Taka 146 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 140 G$ (Taka 56) | Taka 23 | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 385 G$ (Taka 156) | Taka 275 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 G$ (Taka 1,816) | Taka 2,472 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 401 G$ (Taka 162) | Taka 99 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 263 G$ (Taka 106) | Taka 43 | + 150% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 201,627 G$ (Taka 81,363) | Taka 43,815 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 116,144 G$ (Taka 46,868) | Taka 29,565 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66,051 G$ (Taka 26,654) | Taka 4,684 | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 150,000 G$ (Taka 60,530) | Taka 38,900 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 150,000 G$ (Taka 60,530) | Taka 21,781 | + 178% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (Taka 6,053) | Taka 4,033 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,458 G$ (Taka 4,220) | Taka 2,051 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 199,718 G$ (Taka 80,593) | Taka 42,128 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,465 G$ (Taka 13,101) | Taka 17,526 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Taka 2,018) | Taka 299 | + 574% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,199 G$ (Taka 484) | Taka 484 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 G$ (Taka 3,228) | Taka 2,223 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,000 G$ (Taka 3,228) | Taka 2,446 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,986 G$ (Taka 4,433) | Taka 4,342 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,014 G$ (Taka 7,673) | Taka 3,730 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 39% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 G$ (Taka 807,063) | Taka 2,716,720 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 G$ (Taka 89) | Taka 94 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 3,606 G$ (Taka 1,455) | Taka 1,782 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 168% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (Taka 898) | Taka 257 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Taka 1,211) | Taka 362 | + 235% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,127 G$ (Taka 4,490) | Taka 1,258 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 G$ (Taka 1,614) | Taka 431 | + 274% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 806 G$ (Taka 325) | Taka 255 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 G$ (Taka 1,009) | Taka 301 | + 235% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 600 G$ (Taka 242) | Taka 85 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 551 G$ (Taka 222) | Taka 104 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,254 G$ (Taka 506) | Taka 326 | + 55% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 22% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,355 G$ (Taka 2,564) | Taka 994 | + 158% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,399 G$ (Taka 968) | Taka 765 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (Taka 1,067) | Taka 2,781 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (Taka 4,986) | Taka 2,668 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (Taka 2,344) | Taka 698 | + 236% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (Taka 404) | Taka 268 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (Taka 166) | Taka 555 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 G$ (Taka 2,421) | Taka 3,613 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (Taka 404) | Taka 237 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,471 prices entered by 337 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.40353
BDT
/
GYD
Cost of living in Guyana is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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