Cost of living in Guyana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 31% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (48元) | 46元 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (56元) | 40元 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (21元) | 16元 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (16元) | 18元 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (26元) | 19元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (15元) | 11元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (42元) | 63元 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (43元) | 15元 | + 178% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (8元) | 6元 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (12元) | 7元 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (230元) | 118元 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (17元) | 8元 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (9元) | 16元 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (8,196元) | 15,059元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (4,696元) | 9,006元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (467元) | 421元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (5,221元) | 7,547元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (3,830元) | 4,347元 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (303元) | 262元 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (276元) | 115元 | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (2,137元) | 1,143元 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (789元) | 589元 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (168元) | 39元 | + 336% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (20元) | 51元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (319元) | 529元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (316元) | 248元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (524元) | 626元 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (432元) | 828元 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (100,944元) | 161,247元 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (10元) | 9元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (68元) | 39元 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (20元) | 27元 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (142元) | 391元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (54元) | 53元 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (38元) | 33元 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (50元) | 34元 | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (28元) | 13元 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (16元) | 15元 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (77元) | 74元 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (168元) | 265元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (94元) | 110元 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (384元) | 348元 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (67元) | 79元 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (24元) | 29元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (12元) | 18元 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (505元) | 3,321元 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (0.34元) | 0.20元 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (195元) | 410元 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (34元) | 24元 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.03365
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,420 prices entered by 141 different people.
Cost of living in Guyana is 7% cheaper than in China
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