Cost of living in Guyana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 142% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (R$ 108) | R$ 39 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (R$ 133) | R$ 38 | + 251% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 285% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 5.66 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (R$ 53) | R$ 27 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (R$ 39) | R$ 13 | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (R$ 9) | R$ 7 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (R$ 3.19) | R$ 10 | - 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.58 | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (R$ 4,907) | R$ 4,097 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (R$ 3,639) | R$ 2,709 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (R$ 463) | R$ 730 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (R$ 2,278) | R$ 3,015 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (R$ 1,727) | R$ 1,974 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (R$ 398) | R$ 537 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (R$ 149) | R$ 92 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (R$ 1,063) | R$ 1,834 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (R$ 623) | R$ 641 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (R$ 133) | R$ 31 | + 327% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 9% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (R$ 252) | R$ 284 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (R$ 249) | R$ 280 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (R$ 414) | R$ 416 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (R$ 341) | R$ 322 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (R$ 87,658) | R$ 115,564 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 438 G$ (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 249 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (R$ 53) | R$ 22 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 51 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (R$ 118) | R$ 297 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (R$ 43) | R$ 24 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (R$ 30) | R$ 14 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (R$ 39) | R$ 22 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.70 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (R$ 53) | R$ 59 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (R$ 133) | R$ 117 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (R$ 70) | R$ 61 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (R$ 266) | R$ 237 | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (R$ 303) | R$ 238 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (R$ 53) | R$ 32 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (R$ 19) | R$ 16 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (R$ 398) | R$ 3,681 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (R$ 0.40) | R$ 1.50 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (R$ 285) | R$ 141 | + 103% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 28% more expensive than in Brazil
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