Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,724 G$ (Taka 701) | Taka 264 | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (Taka 494) | Taka 397 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (Taka 225) | Taka 160 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (Taka 234) | Taka 81 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 842 G$ (Taka 342) | Taka 116 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 447 G$ (Taka 182) | Taka 52 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (Taka 405) | Taka 434 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 829 G$ (Taka 337) | Taka 186 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (Taka 103) | Taka 25 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 290 G$ (Taka 118) | Taka 426 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 G$ (Taka 1,413) | Taka 1,872 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (Taka 157) | Taka 102 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (Taka 118) | Taka 41 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 216,927 G$ (Taka 88,184) | Taka 46,240 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (Taka 42,663) | Taka 27,702 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,638 G$ (Taka 7,577) | Taka 4,496 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,592 G$ (Taka 40,486) | Taka 34,541 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (Taka 25,741) | Taka 19,179 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (Taka 6,776) | Taka 3,784 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,016 G$ (Taka 3,665) | Taka 1,257 | + 192% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 119,571 G$ (Taka 48,607) | Taka 35,775 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (Taka 11,509) | Taka 12,836 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (Taka 596) | Taka 341 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,658 G$ (Taka 674) | Taka 1,289 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 90% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (Taka 3,844) | Taka 1,687 | + 128% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (Taka 2,952) | Taka 1,618 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (Taka 9,586) | Taka 4,829 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (Taka 6,106) | Taka 3,696 | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (Taka 1,347,488) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (Taka 99) | Taka 95 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (Taka 3,618) | Taka 2,580 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (Taka 569) | Taka 189 | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Taka 1,220) | Taka 588 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (Taka 1,928) | Taka 914 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (Taka 354) | Taka 560 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (Taka 471) | Taka 256 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (Taka 366) | Taka 340 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 449 G$ (Taka 183) | Taka 87 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (Taka 293) | Taka 102 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (Taka 407) | Taka 231 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,246 G$ (Taka 1,320) | Taka 1,040 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (Taka 943) | Taka 878 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Taka 4,065) | Taka 2,026 | + 101% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,500 G$ (Taka 7,114) | Taka 2,200 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,250 G$ (Taka 508) | Taka 1,227 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (Taka 346) | Taka 362 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 G$ (Taka 163) | Taka 540 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (Taka 11) | Taka 1.70 | + 557% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,685 G$ (Taka 2,311) | Taka 1,903 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (Taka 203) | Taka 270 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,295 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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