Cost of living in Guyana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (43元) | 42元 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (42元) | 34元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (19元) | 15元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (20元) | 15元 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 820 G$ (28元) | 13元 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (12元) | 8元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (34元) | 53元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (26元) | 14元 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (9元) | 5.82元 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (11元) | 5.36元 | + 108% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,685 G$ (160元) | 103元 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (13元) | 8元 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (10元) | 15元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 350,340 G$ (11,987元) | 8,839元 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (3,591元) | 4,621元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,638 G$ (638元) | 386元 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,592 G$ (3,408元) | 5,293元 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (2,167元) | 3,034元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (570元) | 280元 | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (401元) | 87元 | + 360% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (5,534元) | 2,283元 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (969元) | 525元 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (50元) | 38元 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (58元) | 50元 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (324元) | 447元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (248元) | 235元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (807元) | 608元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (514元) | 568元 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (113,416元) | 129,883元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (8元) | 7元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (305元) | 151元 | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (48元) | 32元 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (103元) | 34元 | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (162元) | 357元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (30元) | 40元 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (40元) | 50元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (31元) | 33元 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (17元) | 8元 | + 106% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (25元) | 11元 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (47元) | 74元 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,515 G$ (86元) | 179元 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (79元) | 96元 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (342元) | 1,203元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,500 G$ (599元) | 359元 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (60元) | 67元 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (29元) | 32元 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (17元) | 28元 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,283元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (0.94元) | 0.28元 | + 238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (228元) | 312元 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (13元) | 20元 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,555 prices entered by 298 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 21% more expensive than in China
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