Cost of living in Guyana compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 50% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (R$ 34) | R$ 36 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (R$ 39) | R$ 34 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.82 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (R$ 29) | R$ 26 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (R$ 30) | R$ 9 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (R$ 5.96) | R$ 5.66 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (R$ 162) | R$ 44 | + 267% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 4.92 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (R$ 5,753) | R$ 3,686 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (R$ 3,296) | R$ 2,512 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (R$ 328) | R$ 587 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (R$ 3,664) | R$ 2,715 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (R$ 2,688) | R$ 1,707 | + 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (R$ 213) | R$ 515 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (R$ 193) | R$ 89 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (R$ 1,500) | R$ 1,982 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (R$ 554) | R$ 626 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (R$ 118) | R$ 29 | + 304% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 20 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (R$ 224) | R$ 248 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (R$ 222) | R$ 248 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (R$ 368) | R$ 412 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (R$ 303) | R$ 301 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (R$ 70,846) | R$ 115,133 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.59 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 229 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (R$ 47) | R$ 22 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (R$ 14) | R$ 45 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (R$ 99) | R$ 264 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (R$ 38) | R$ 22 | + 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (R$ 26) | R$ 13 | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (R$ 35) | R$ 19 | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (R$ 11) | R$ 5.31 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (R$ 54) | R$ 55 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (R$ 118) | R$ 112 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (R$ 66) | R$ 66 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (R$ 269) | R$ 200 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (R$ 47) | R$ 29 | + 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (R$ 354) | R$ 4,406 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (R$ 0.24) | R$ 1.31 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (R$ 137) | R$ 125 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 110% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 13% more expensive than in Brazil
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