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 | 1,709 G$ (Taka 693) | Taka 228 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (Taka 492) | Taka 356 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (Taka 224) | Taka 197 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (Taka 234) | Taka 76 | + 207% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 740 G$ (Taka 300) | Taka 107 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (Taka 144) | Taka 57 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (Taka 403) | Taka 490 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (Taka 310) | Taka 162 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (Taka 103) | Taka 30 | + 248% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (Taka 132) | Taka 442 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,306 G$ (Taka 2,150) | Taka 1,508 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (Taka 157) | Taka 103 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (Taka 118) | Taka 41 | + 185% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 92% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 462,151 G$ (Taka 187,311) | Taka 64,159 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (Taka 42,536) | Taka 34,169 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (Taka 8,106) | Taka 4,050 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (Taka 25,664) | Taka 22,885 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (Taka 6,756) | Taka 4,140 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (Taka 4,748) | Taka 1,099 | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (Taka 65,552) | Taka 37,254 | + 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (Taka 11,475) | Taka 15,000 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (Taka 594) | Taka 411 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (Taka 689) | Taka 621 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (Taka 3,832) | Taka 1,987 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (Taka 2,943) | Taka 2,314 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (Taka 9,557) | Taka 6,592 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (Taka 6,088) | Taka 4,454 | + 37% | |
| 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 1,343,468) | Taka 2,966,090 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 94 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (Taka 3,608) | Taka 2,108 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 98% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (Taka 567) | Taka 129 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Taka 1,216) | Taka 491 | + 147% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (Taka 1,923) | Taka 1,039 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (Taka 353) | Taka 405 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (Taka 470) | Taka 230 | + 104% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (Taka 364) | Taka 411 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (Taka 197) | Taka 82 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (Taka 292) | Taka 100 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (Taka 556) | Taka 240 | + 132% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,698 G$ (Taka 1,499) | Taka 1,281 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (Taka 940) | Taka 958 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Taka 4,053) | Taka 2,373 | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000 G$ (Taka 4,053) | Taka 2,103 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (Taka 706) | Taka 1,179 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (Taka 345) | Taka 284 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (Taka 203) | Taka 633 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 G$ (Taka 10) | Taka 6.00 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (Taka 2,705) | Taka 1,420 | + 91% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (Taka 160) | Taka 263 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,261 prices entered by 290 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 40% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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