- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 49% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,111 G$ (Taka 846) | Taka 328 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,176 G$ (Taka 471) | Taka 415 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 911 G$ (Taka 365) | Taka 169 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 467 G$ (Taka 187) | Taka 74 | + 151% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 535 G$ (Taka 214) | Taka 97 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 330 G$ (Taka 132) | Taka 63 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 G$ (Taka 398) | Taka 359 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,100 G$ (Taka 441) | Taka 146 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 G$ (Taka 67) | Taka 24 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 340 G$ (Taka 136) | Taka 304 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 G$ (Taka 1,803) | Taka 2,421 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 401 G$ (Taka 161) | Taka 101 | + 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (Taka 111) | Taka 44 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 94% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 262,313 G$ (Taka 105,126) | Taka 43,699 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 116,144 G$ (Taka 46,547) | Taka 32,498 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66,051 G$ (Taka 26,471) | Taka 3,873 | + 583% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 125,000 G$ (Taka 50,096) | Taka 42,062 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,273 G$ (Taka 44,594) | Taka 24,788 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,500 G$ (Taka 7,414) | Taka 3,366 | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,458 G$ (Taka 4,191) | Taka 2,008 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 199,718 G$ (Taka 80,040) | Taka 43,783 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,465 G$ (Taka 13,011) | Taka 14,583 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Taka 2,004) | Taka 292 | + 587% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,199 G$ (Taka 480) | Taka 606 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 33% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 G$ (Taka 3,206) | Taka 2,177 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,000 G$ (Taka 3,206) | Taka 2,485 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,986 G$ (Taka 4,403) | Taka 4,501 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,014 G$ (Taka 7,620) | Taka 3,784 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 44% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 G$ (Taka 801,532) | Taka 3,124,930 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 G$ (Taka 88) | Taka 92 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,620 G$ (Taka 1,851) | Taka 2,504 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (Taka 892) | Taka 297 | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Taka 1,202) | Taka 476 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,127 G$ (Taka 4,459) | Taka 1,238 | + 260% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 G$ (Taka 1,603) | Taka 370 | + 334% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 806 G$ (Taka 323) | Taka 304 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 G$ (Taka 601) | Taka 344 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 580 G$ (Taka 232) | Taka 90 | + 157% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 551 G$ (Taka 221) | Taka 110 | + 101% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,168 G$ (Taka 468) | Taka 326 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,355 G$ (Taka 2,547) | Taka 1,455 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,332 G$ (Taka 934) | Taka 756 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (Taka 1,060) | Taka 2,663 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (Taka 4,952) | Taka 4,971 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (Taka 2,328) | Taka 1,315 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (Taka 401) | Taka 516 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (Taka 165) | Taka 564 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 G$ (Taka 2,405) | Taka 2,557 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (Taka 401) | Taka 228 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,620 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.40077
BDT
/
GYD
Cost of living in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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