- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,111 G$ (Taka 847) | Taka 302 | + 181% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,176 G$ (Taka 472) | Taka 414 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 911 G$ (Taka 366) | Taka 159 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 467 G$ (Taka 187) | Taka 74 | + 154% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 535 G$ (Taka 215) | Taka 96 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 330 G$ (Taka 132) | Taka 60 | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 G$ (Taka 398) | Taka 368 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,100 G$ (Taka 442) | Taka 145 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 G$ (Taka 67) | Taka 23 | + 189% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 340 G$ (Taka 137) | Taka 276 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 G$ (Taka 1,806) | Taka 2,525 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 401 G$ (Taka 161) | Taka 98 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (Taka 111) | Taka 44 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 262,313 G$ (Taka 105,298) | Taka 45,196 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 116,144 G$ (Taka 46,623) | Taka 33,623 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66,051 G$ (Taka 26,514) | Taka 4,624 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 125,000 G$ (Taka 50,177) | Taka 38,672 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 150,000 G$ (Taka 60,213) | Taka 23,451 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,500 G$ (Taka 7,426) | Taka 4,030 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,458 G$ (Taka 4,198) | Taka 2,183 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 199,718 G$ (Taka 80,171) | Taka 43,433 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,465 G$ (Taka 13,032) | Taka 17,716 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Taka 2,007) | Taka 302 | + 566% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,199 G$ (Taka 481) | Taka 517 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 G$ (Taka 3,211) | Taka 2,361 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,000 G$ (Taka 3,211) | Taka 2,386 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,986 G$ (Taka 4,410) | Taka 4,358 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,014 G$ (Taka 7,633) | Taka 3,865 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 38% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 G$ (Taka 802,840) | Taka 2,863,950 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 G$ (Taka 88) | Taka 92 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,620 G$ (Taka 1,854) | Taka 2,188 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 133% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 133% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (Taka 893) | Taka 283 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Taka 1,204) | Taka 492 | + 145% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,127 G$ (Taka 4,467) | Taka 1,257 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 G$ (Taka 1,606) | Taka 328 | + 390% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 806 G$ (Taka 324) | Taka 279 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 G$ (Taka 602) | Taka 318 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 580 G$ (Taka 233) | Taka 87 | + 166% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 551 G$ (Taka 221) | Taka 116 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,168 G$ (Taka 469) | Taka 314 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,355 G$ (Taka 2,551) | Taka 1,543 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,332 G$ (Taka 936) | Taka 744 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (Taka 1,062) | Taka 4,335 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (Taka 4,960) | Taka 5,081 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (Taka 2,332) | Taka 698 | + 234% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (Taka 401) | Taka 323 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (Taka 165) | Taka 482 | - 66% | |
| 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 | 6,000 G$ (Taka 2,409) | Taka 3,020 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (Taka 401) | Taka 231 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,543 prices entered by 368 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.40142
BDT
/
GYD
Cost of living in Guyana is 29% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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