Cost of living in Guyana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (40元) | 43元 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,339 G$ (43元) | 37元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 655 G$ (21元) | 17元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (17元) | 14元 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (22元) | 16元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (16元) | 9元 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (26元) | 48元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (41元) | 13元 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (10元) | 6元 | + 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (13元) | 7元 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 G$ (67元) | 97元 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 529 G$ (17元) | 9元 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (9元) | 13元 | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 188,195 G$ (6,006元) | 13,898元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,711 G$ (3,342元) | 8,379元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,693 G$ (565元) | 462元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (3,721元) | 6,525元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (2,056元) | 4,376元 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (319元) | 516元 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,636 G$ (371元) | 140元 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,087 G$ (1,758元) | 1,829元 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,087 G$ (641元) | 546元 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (77元) | 50元 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,665 G$ (53元) | 66元 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,940 G$ (221元) | 511元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (300元) | 288元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (497元) | 654元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (409元) | 844元 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (95,740元) | 148,501元 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 206 G$ (7元) | 8元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (204元) | 206元 | - 1% | |
| 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) | 1,500 G$ (48元) | 28元 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (19元) | 27元 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (160元) | 386元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (51元) | 30元 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (35元) | 19元 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,509 G$ (48元) | 44元 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 656 G$ (21元) | 21元 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (14元) | 16元 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,254 G$ (40元) | 82元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Guyana | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (130元) | 260元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (87元) | 122元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (364元) | 319元 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (64元) | 90元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (23元) | 31元 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (17元) | 19元 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (479元) | 2,968元 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (0.84元) | 0.24元 | + 244% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (184元) | 410元 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (32元) | 38元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in China
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