Cost of living in Guyana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (R$ 32) | R$ 29 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (R$ 31) | R$ 25 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (R$ 15) | R$ 3.39 | + 330% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 820 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.58 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.02 | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (R$ 8) | R$ 4.72 | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,685 G$ (R$ 118) | R$ 38 | + 211% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.38 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 103% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 350,340 G$ (R$ 8,848) | R$ 3,357 | + 164% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (R$ 2,651) | R$ 1,909 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,638 G$ (R$ 471) | R$ 505 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,592 G$ (R$ 2,515) | R$ 1,971 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (R$ 1,599) | R$ 1,293 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (R$ 421) | R$ 297 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (R$ 296) | R$ 79 | + 276% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (R$ 4,085) | R$ 1,517 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (R$ 715) | R$ 438 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (R$ 37) | R$ 25 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (R$ 43) | R$ 16 | + 160% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (R$ 239) | R$ 212 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (R$ 183) | R$ 176 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (R$ 596) | R$ 306 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (R$ 379) | R$ 240 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (R$ 83,718) | R$ 87,541 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.33 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (R$ 225) | R$ 209 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (R$ 35) | R$ 18 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (R$ 76) | R$ 39 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (R$ 120) | R$ 247 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (R$ 23) | R$ 15 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.38 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (R$ 18) | R$ 3.67 | + 397% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (R$ 35) | R$ 40 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,515 G$ (R$ 64) | R$ 100 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (R$ 59) | R$ 52 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (R$ 253) | R$ 235 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,500 G$ (R$ 442) | R$ 180 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (R$ 44) | R$ 24 | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 10 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (R$ 13) | R$ 12 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,003 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (R$ 0.69) | R$ 1.30 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (R$ 169) | R$ 114 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 11,205 prices entered by 1,118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 47% more expensive than in Brazil
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