Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (Taka 727) | Taka 324 | + 124% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (Taka 841) | Taka 492 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (Taka 321) | Taka 196 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (Taka 245) | Taka 92 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (Taka 394) | Taka 132 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (Taka 224) | Taka 78 | + 187% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (Taka 626) | Taka 608 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (Taka 648) | Taka 223 | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (Taka 128) | Taka 33 | + 291% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (Taka 183) | Taka 384 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (Taka 3,472) | Taka 1,400 | + 148% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (Taka 257) | Taka 111 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (Taka 141) | Taka 70 | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (Taka 123,555) | Taka 43,758 | + 182% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (Taka 70,786) | Taka 25,202 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (Taka 7,046) | Taka 3,035 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (Taka 78,697) | Taka 22,952 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (Taka 57,734) | Taka 18,549 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (Taka 4,565) | Taka 7,137 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (Taka 4,154) | Taka 1,213 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (Taka 32,212) | Taka 31,061 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (Taka 11,891) | Taka 17,904 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Taka 2,536) | Taka 417 | + 508% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (Taka 301) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (Taka 4,812) | Taka 2,410 | + 100% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (Taka 4,762) | Taka 3,066 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (Taka 7,901) | Taka 6,410 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (Taka 6,507) | Taka 4,273 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 19% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (Taka 1,521,653) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (Taka 157) | Taka 107 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 104% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guyana | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (Taka 1,019) | Taka 285 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (Taka 304) | Taka 513 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (Taka 2,137) | Taka 1,500 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (Taka 812) | Taka 425 | + 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (Taka 566) | Taka 333 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (Taka 749) | Taka 376 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (Taka 420) | Taka 85 | + 394% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (Taka 243) | Taka 89 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (Taka 1,156) | Taka 445 | + 160% | |
| 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 2,536) | Taka 1,308 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (Taka 1,417) | Taka 852 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (Taka 5,784) | Taka 2,051 | + 182% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (Taka 1,014) | Taka 999 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (Taka 360) | Taka 248 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (Taka 183) | Taka 564 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (Taka 7,608) | Taka 35,756 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (Taka 5.07) | Taka 2.94 | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (Taka 2,932) | Taka 2,601 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (Taka 507) | Taka 287 | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 768 prices entered by 257 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.507
BDT
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GYD
Cost of living in Guyana is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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