Cost of living in Guyana compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (R$ 31) | R$ 30 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,339 G$ (R$ 32) | R$ 31 | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 655 G$ (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (R$ 13) | R$ 4.40 | + 195% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (R$ 31) | R$ 7 | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.86 | + 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.69 | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 G$ (R$ 51) | R$ 43 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 529 G$ (R$ 13) | R$ 8 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.79 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 188,195 G$ (R$ 4,551) | R$ 2,823 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,711 G$ (R$ 2,532) | R$ 1,997 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,693 G$ (R$ 428) | R$ 590 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (R$ 2,820) | R$ 2,234 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (R$ 1,558) | R$ 1,471 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (R$ 242) | R$ 418 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,636 G$ (R$ 281) | R$ 84 | + 236% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,087 G$ (R$ 1,332) | R$ 1,988 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,087 G$ (R$ 486) | R$ 588 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (R$ 58) | R$ 26 | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,665 G$ (R$ 40) | R$ 19 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,940 G$ (R$ 168) | R$ 241 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (R$ 227) | R$ 218 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (R$ 377) | R$ 347 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (R$ 310) | R$ 263 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (R$ 72,551) | R$ 98,744 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 206 G$ (R$ 4.98) | R$ 7 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (R$ 155) | R$ 223 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 G$ (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (R$ 15) | R$ 50 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (R$ 121) | R$ 244 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (R$ 39) | R$ 17 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (R$ 27) | R$ 12 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,509 G$ (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 656 G$ (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 147% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.63 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,254 G$ (R$ 30) | R$ 47 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (R$ 99) | R$ 93 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (R$ 66) | R$ 54 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (R$ 276) | R$ 190 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (R$ 48) | R$ 28 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (R$ 363) | R$ 3,925 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (R$ 0.64) | R$ 1.29 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (R$ 140) | R$ 123 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 101% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
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