- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 46% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,111 G$ (R$ 38) | R$ 29 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,176 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 26 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 911 G$ (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 467 G$ (R$ 8) | R$ 3.26 | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 535 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 330 G$ (R$ 5.94) | R$ 4.66 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 G$ (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,100 G$ (R$ 20) | R$ 5.61 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 G$ (R$ 3.00) | R$ 3.26 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 340 G$ (R$ 6) | R$ 4.57 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 G$ (R$ 81) | R$ 40 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 401 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (R$ 5.00) | R$ 3.21 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 262,313 G$ (R$ 4,719) | R$ 3,143 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 116,144 G$ (R$ 2,089) | R$ 1,947 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66,051 G$ (R$ 1,188) | R$ 623 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 125,000 G$ (R$ 2,249) | R$ 2,114 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,273 G$ (R$ 2,002) | R$ 1,325 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,500 G$ (R$ 333) | R$ 405 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,458 G$ (R$ 188) | R$ 83 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 199,718 G$ (R$ 3,593) | R$ 1,732 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,465 G$ (R$ 584) | R$ 430 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (R$ 90) | R$ 21 | + 330% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,199 G$ (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 G$ (R$ 144) | R$ 203 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,000 G$ (R$ 144) | R$ 183 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,986 G$ (R$ 198) | R$ 328 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,014 G$ (R$ 342) | R$ 259 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 48% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 G$ (R$ 35,977) | R$ 85,971 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 G$ (R$ 3.96) | R$ 4.28 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,620 G$ (R$ 83) | R$ 202 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 33% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (R$ 40) | R$ 17 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (R$ 54) | R$ 46 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,127 G$ (R$ 200) | R$ 237 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 G$ (R$ 72) | R$ 18 | + 308% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 806 G$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 G$ (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 580 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 551 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 4.04 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,168 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 39 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,355 G$ (R$ 114) | R$ 95 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,332 G$ (R$ 42) | R$ 50 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (R$ 48) | R$ 176 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (R$ 222) | R$ 175 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (R$ 105) | R$ 23 | + 347% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (R$ 18) | R$ 9 | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,728 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.12 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 G$ (R$ 108) | R$ 116 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,610 prices entered by 2,616 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.01799
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Cost of living in Guyana is 9% more expensive than in Brazil
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