Cost of living in Guyana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,709 G$ (53元) | 55元 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (37元) | 37元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (17元) | 16元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (18元) | 13元 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 740 G$ (23元) | 14元 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (11元) | 8元 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (31元) | 56元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (24元) | 13元 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (8元) | 7元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (10元) | 6元 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,306 G$ (164元) | 119元 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (12元) | 9元 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (9元) | 10元 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 462,151 G$ (14,250元) | 7,672元 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (3,236元) | 4,711元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (617元) | 412元 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 7,031元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (1,952元) | 4,064元 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (514元) | 279元 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (361元) | 88元 | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (4,987元) | 2,091元 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (873元) | 619元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (45元) | 43元 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (52元) | 41元 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (292元) | 415元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (224元) | 211元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (727元) | 590元 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (463元) | 663元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (102,206元) | 159,594元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 6元 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (274元) | 176元 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (43元) | 30元 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (93元) | 36元 | + 158% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (146元) | 440元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (27元) | 35元 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (36元) | 38元 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (28元) | 36元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (15元) | 10元 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (22元) | 11元 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (42元) | 80元 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,698 G$ (114元) | 206元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (72元) | 98元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (308元) | 743元 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000 G$ (308元) | 429元 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (54元) | 67元 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (26元) | 35元 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (15元) | 32元 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,535元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 G$ (0.77元) | 0.68元 | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (206元) | 481元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (12元) | 23元 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,939 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.03083
CNY
/
GYD
Cost of living in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in China
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 70% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in China
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 51% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Andorra is 75% more expensive than in China
- Cost of living in Armenia is 38% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in China
- Cost of living in Argentina is 40% cheaper than in China
- Cost of living in Albania is 28% cheaper than in China