Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 214% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 214% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (Taka 2,368) | Taka 253 | + 835% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (Taka 2,904) | Taka 506 | + 474% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (Taka 1,011) | Taka 234 | + 331% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (Taka 306) | Taka 91 | + 237% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (Taka 587) | Taka 150 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (Taka 426) | Taka 78 | + 448% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (Taka 1,161) | Taka 476 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (Taka 863) | Taka 307 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (Taka 348) | Taka 56 | + 523% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (Taka 203) | Taka 407 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,570 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (Taka 70) | Taka 136 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (Taka 225) | Taka 72 | + 212% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (Taka 107,278) | Taka 40,565 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (Taka 79,552) | Taka 22,239 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (Taka 10,121) | Taka 4,221 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (Taka 49,813) | Taka 50,272 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (Taka 37,748) | Taka 31,111 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (Taka 8,711) | Taka 5,000 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (Taka 3,249) | Taka 1,266 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (Taka 23,230) | Taka 49,805 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (Taka 13,615) | Taka 15,000 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Taka 2,904) | Taka 568 | + 412% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (Taka 871) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (Taka 5,509) | Taka 2,505 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (Taka 5,452) | Taka 2,407 | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (Taka 9,047) | Taka 5,268 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (Taka 7,450) | Taka 4,284 | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (Taka 1,916,459) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 438 G$ (Taka 254) | Taka 110 | + 131% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (Taka 1,167) | Taka 250 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (Taka 465) | Taka 308 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (Taka 2,587) | Taka 1,500 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (Taka 929) | Taka 360 | + 158% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (Taka 648) | Taka 191 | + 239% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (Taka 857) | Taka 794 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (Taka 313) | Taka 158 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (Taka 203) | Taka 200 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (Taka 1,161) | Taka 205 | + 466% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (Taka 2,904) | Taka 1,513 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (Taka 1,539) | Taka 1,024 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Taka 5,807) | Taka 3,000 | + 94% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (Taka 6,623) | Taka 3,597 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (Taka 1,161) | Taka 1,519 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (Taka 412) | Taka 253 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (Taka 209) | Taka 606 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (Taka 8,711) | Taka 35,756 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (Taka 9) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (Taka 6,241) | Taka 2,307 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (Taka 290) | Taka 330 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 447 prices entered by 207 different people.
Cost of living in Guyana is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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