Cost of living in Guyana compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 23% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Guyana | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (C$9) | C$23 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (C$11) | C$13 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (C$4.10) | C$9 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (C$2.99) | C$3.00 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (C$5.03) | C$5.66 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (C$2.86) | C$5.19 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (C$8) | C$10 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (C$8) | C$5.01 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (C$1.64) | C$3.05 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (C$2.33) | C$3.60 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (C$44) | C$18 | + 142% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 542 G$ (C$3.51) | C$3.11 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (C$1.80) | C$2.93 | - 39% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 45% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Guyana | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (C$1,578) | C$2,731 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,307 G$ (C$682) | C$2,117 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (C$90) | C$221 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (C$1,005) | C$1,778 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (C$737) | C$1,401 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (C$58) | C$127 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (C$53) | C$72 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (C$411) | C$441 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (C$152) | C$208 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (C$32) | C$14 | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (C$3.84) | C$29 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 10% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Guyana | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (C$61) | C$80 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (C$61) | C$57 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (C$101) | C$122 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (C$83) | C$149 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 4% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Guyana | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (C$21,378) | C$30,830 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (C$2.00) | C$1.68 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$105 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Guyana | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (C$13) | C$13 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (C$34) | C$29 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,052 G$ (C$26) | C$114 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (C$10) | C$9 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (C$7) | C$7 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (C$10) | C$7 | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (C$3.49) | C$4.94 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (C$3.11) | C$3.43 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (C$13) | C$31 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 52% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Guyana | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (C$32) | C$64 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (C$17) | C$32 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (C$65) | C$170 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (C$74) | C$113 | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (C$13) | C$15 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (C$4.59) | C$5.36 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (C$2.33) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (C$97) | C$755 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (C$0.14) | C$0.42 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 G$ (C$58) | C$63 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (C$3.24) | C$17 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 5,235 prices entered by 776 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 32% cheaper than in Canada
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