Cost of living in Guyana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 140% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (140元) | 44元 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (171元) | 38元 | + 353% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (60元) | 15元 | + 308% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (18元) | 14元 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (35元) | 15元 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (25元) | 11元 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (69元) | 50元 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (51元) | 16元 | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (21元) | 6元 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (12元) | 7元 | + 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 89元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (4.11元) | 8元 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (13元) | 12元 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (6,331元) | 11,793元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (4,695元) | 4,991元 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (597元) | 429元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (2,940元) | 6,388元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (2,228元) | 3,587元 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (514元) | 296元 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (192元) | 100元 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (1,371元) | 1,460元 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (803元) | 553元 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (171元) | 45元 | + 279% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (51元) | 50元 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 9% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (325元) | 418元 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (322元) | 302元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (534元) | 553元 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (440元) | 705元 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (113,098元) | 141,513元 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 438 G$ (15元) | 8元 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 217元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is about the same as in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (69元) | 45元 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (27元) | 60元 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (153元) | 114元 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (55元) | 67元 | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (38元) | 57元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (51元) | 25元 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (18元) | 6元 | + 199% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (12元) | 15元 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (69元) | 64元 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 16% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (171元) | 169元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (91元) | 100元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (343元) | 1,179元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (391元) | 320元 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (69元) | 81元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (24元) | 28元 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (12元) | 19元 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (514元) | 3,720元 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (0.51元) | 0.34元 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (368元) | 374元 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (17元) | 25元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 786 prices entered by 126 different people.
Cost of living in Guyana is 17% more expensive than in China
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