Cost of living in Guyana compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,709 G$ (R$ 43) | R$ 28 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 3.95 | + 267% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 740 G$ (R$ 19) | R$ 9 | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (R$ 9) | R$ 5.52 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.61 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (R$ 8) | R$ 5.00 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,306 G$ (R$ 133) | R$ 39 | + 244% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 3.47 | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 105% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 462,151 G$ (R$ 11,625) | R$ 3,039 | + 283% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (R$ 2,640) | R$ 1,840 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (R$ 503) | R$ 504 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,155 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (R$ 1,593) | R$ 1,317 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (R$ 419) | R$ 369 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (R$ 295) | R$ 80 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (R$ 4,068) | R$ 1,697 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (R$ 712) | R$ 479 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (R$ 37) | R$ 23 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (R$ 43) | R$ 17 | + 151% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (R$ 238) | R$ 200 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (R$ 183) | R$ 187 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (R$ 593) | R$ 329 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (R$ 378) | R$ 248 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (R$ 83,376) | R$ 89,913 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 4.66 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (R$ 224) | R$ 222 | + 1% | |
| 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$ 16 | + 114% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (R$ 75) | R$ 41 | + 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (R$ 119) | R$ 217 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 162% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (R$ 12) | R$ 5.88 | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (R$ 18) | R$ 4.14 | + 338% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,698 G$ (R$ 93) | R$ 94 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (R$ 58) | R$ 53 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (R$ 252) | R$ 213 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000 G$ (R$ 252) | R$ 175 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (R$ 44) | R$ 25 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (R$ 13) | R$ 10 | + 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,591 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 G$ (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.32 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (R$ 168) | R$ 117 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,882 prices entered by 1,832 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 45% more expensive than in Brazil
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