- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,027 G$ (Taka 812) | Taka 378 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,267 G$ (Taka 508) | Taka 438 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 G$ (Taka 385) | Taka 220 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 480 G$ (Taka 192) | Taka 74 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (Taka 240) | Taka 102 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 G$ (Taka 160) | Taka 56 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,194 G$ (Taka 479) | Taka 330 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 933 G$ (Taka 374) | Taka 148 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (Taka 94) | Taka 24 | + 288% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 G$ (Taka 120) | Taka 318 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 G$ (Taka 2,004) | Taka 2,478 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 410 G$ (Taka 164) | Taka 101 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 G$ (Taka 112) | Taka 48 | + 133% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 69% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 274,000 G$ (Taka 109,818) | Taka 43,806 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 135,000 G$ (Taka 54,107) | Taka 35,106 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (Taka 8,016) | Taka 3,522 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 116,667 G$ (Taka 46,760) | Taka 46,238 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,600 G$ (Taka 39,118) | Taka 24,863 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,667 G$ (Taka 6,279) | Taka 2,602 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,667 G$ (Taka 2,672) | Taka 1,713 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 G$ (Taka 60,119) | Taka 41,130 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 G$ (Taka 14,028) | Taka 14,071 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 G$ (Taka 1,202) | Taka 307 | + 292% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,250 G$ (Taka 902) | Taka 549 | + 64% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 G$ (Taka 2,305) | Taka 2,210 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 G$ (Taka 2,806) | Taka 2,415 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 G$ (Taka 8,016) | Taka 5,111 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 G$ (Taka 6,012) | Taka 3,953 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 10% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 G$ (Taka 2,003,976) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 270 G$ (Taka 108) | Taka 88 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,500 G$ (Taka 2,204) | Taka 2,280 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 88% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (Taka 892) | Taka 300 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Taka 1,202) | Taka 540 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,500 G$ (Taka 4,609) | Taka 1,187 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,250 G$ (Taka 902) | Taka 339 | + 166% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 G$ (Taka 175) | Taka 302 | - 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,133 G$ (Taka 454) | Taka 359 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 553 G$ (Taka 222) | Taka 91 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 800 G$ (Taka 321) | Taka 107 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,167 G$ (Taka 468) | Taka 300 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,100 G$ (Taka 1,242) | Taka 951 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,125 G$ (Taka 852) | Taka 760 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (Taka 1,060) | Taka 1,973 | - 46% | |
| 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 2,831 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (Taka 2,329) | Taka 1,364 | + 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (Taka 401) | Taka 305 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (Taka 165) | Taka 501 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,667 G$ (Taka 2,271) | Taka 2,337 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 G$ (Taka 301) | Taka 230 | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,356 prices entered by 360 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
0.40080
BDT
/
GYD
Cost of living in Guyana is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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