- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 29% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,027 G$ (67元) | 53元 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,267 G$ (42元) | 34元 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 G$ (32元) | 15元 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 480 G$ (16元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (20元) | 16元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 G$ (13元) | 8元 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,194 G$ (39元) | 61元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 933 G$ (31元) | 13元 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (8元) | 7元 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 G$ (10元) | 5.78元 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 G$ (165元) | 111元 | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 410 G$ (14元) | 8元 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 G$ (9元) | 12元 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 274,000 G$ (9,053元) | 9,859元 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 135,000 G$ (4,460元) | 4,468元 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (661元) | 446元 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 116,667 G$ (3,855元) | 5,638元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,600 G$ (3,225元) | 3,578元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,667 G$ (518元) | 325元 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,667 G$ (220元) | 86元 | + 157% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 G$ (4,956元) | 2,229元 | + 122% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 G$ (1,156元) | 670元 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 G$ (99元) | 39元 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,250 G$ (74元) | 38元 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 G$ (190元) | 558元 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 G$ (231元) | 270元 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 G$ (661元) | 607元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 G$ (496元) | 685元 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 G$ (165,199元) | 143,984元 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 270 G$ (9元) | 7元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,500 G$ (182元) | 152元 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (74元) | 27元 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (99元) | 34元 | + 195% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,500 G$ (380元) | 456元 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,250 G$ (74元) | 28元 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 G$ (14元) | 37元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,133 G$ (37元) | 37元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 553 G$ (18元) | 10元 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 800 G$ (26元) | 14元 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,167 G$ (39元) | 63元 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,100 G$ (102元) | 155元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,125 G$ (70元) | 87元 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (87元) | 749元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (408元) | 368元 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (192元) | 60元 | + 222% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (33元) | 34元 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (14元) | 34元 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,274元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,667 G$ (187元) | 300元 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 G$ (25元) | 20元 | + 22% | |
| 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 4,504 prices entered by 557 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.03304
CNY
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Cost of living in Guyana is 9% more expensive than in China
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