- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,027 G$ (R$ 37) | R$ 29 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,267 G$ (R$ 23) | R$ 26 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 G$ (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 166% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 480 G$ (R$ 9) | R$ 3.29 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.84 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,194 G$ (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 933 G$ (R$ 17) | R$ 5.64 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (R$ 4.29) | R$ 3.28 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 G$ (R$ 5.47) | R$ 4.61 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 G$ (R$ 91) | R$ 40 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 410 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 G$ (R$ 5.11) | R$ 3.22 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 274,000 G$ (R$ 4,997) | R$ 3,132 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 135,000 G$ (R$ 2,462) | R$ 1,934 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (R$ 365) | R$ 643 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 116,667 G$ (R$ 2,128) | R$ 2,139 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,600 G$ (R$ 1,780) | R$ 1,329 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,667 G$ (R$ 286) | R$ 393 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,667 G$ (R$ 122) | R$ 81 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 G$ (R$ 2,735) | R$ 1,725 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 G$ (R$ 638) | R$ 422 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 G$ (R$ 55) | R$ 20 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,250 G$ (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 146% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 G$ (R$ 105) | R$ 208 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 G$ (R$ 128) | R$ 182 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 G$ (R$ 365) | R$ 338 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 G$ (R$ 274) | R$ 256 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 G$ (R$ 91,179) | R$ 87,065 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 270 G$ (R$ 4.92) | R$ 4.35 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,500 G$ (R$ 100) | R$ 201 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (R$ 41) | R$ 16 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (R$ 55) | R$ 48 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,500 G$ (R$ 210) | R$ 229 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,250 G$ (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 G$ (R$ 8) | R$ 12 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,133 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 553 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.88 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 800 G$ (R$ 15) | R$ 4.00 | + 265% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,167 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 39 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,100 G$ (R$ 57) | R$ 97 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,125 G$ (R$ 39) | R$ 50 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (R$ 48) | R$ 171 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (R$ 225) | R$ 178 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (R$ 106) | R$ 24 | + 349% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 31% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,677 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,667 G$ (R$ 103) | R$ 117 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,887 prices entered by 2,359 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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BRL
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Cost of living in Guyana is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
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