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Cost of living in Guyana compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,752 G$ (56元) | 48元 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,176 G$ (38元) | 34元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 466 G$ (15元) | 14元 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 569 G$ (18元) | 15元 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 780 G$ (25元) | 15元 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 434 G$ (14元) | 8元 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,134 G$ (36元) | 62元 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 836 G$ (27元) | 13元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 271 G$ (9元) | 6元 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 443 G$ (14元) | 5.65元 | + 151% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,704 G$ (119元) | 113元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 370 G$ (12元) | 7元 | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 288 G$ (9元) | 12元 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is about the same as in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 232,131 G$ (7,439元) | 8,932元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 99,682 G$ (3,195元) | 4,292元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,997 G$ (737元) | 423元 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 93,587 G$ (2,999元) | 5,129元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,265 G$ (2,252元) | 3,286元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 17,037 G$ (546元) | 281元 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,791 G$ (282元) | 88元 | + 221% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 97,919 G$ (3,138元) | 2,046元 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,916 G$ (895元) | 714元 | + 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,033 G$ (33元) | 36元 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,721 G$ (55元) | 40元 | + 39% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,523 G$ (241元) | 525元 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,700 G$ (183元) | 281元 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,082 G$ (676元) | 629元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,600 G$ (340元) | 675元 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,409,570 G$ (109,269元) | 143,741元 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 234 G$ (8元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,517 G$ (241元) | 150元 | + 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 G$ (10元) | 28元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 33元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 G$ (96元) | 249元 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 545 G$ (17元) | 31元 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 837 G$ (27元) | 39元 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 609 G$ (20元) | 36元 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 434 G$ (14元) | 10元 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 730 G$ (23元) | 14元 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (32元) | 56元 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,356 G$ (108元) | 155元 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,250 G$ (72元) | 89元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (320元) | 951元 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 G$ (641元) | 386元 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 G$ (32元) | 59元 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 700 G$ (22元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 G$ (10元) | 30元 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,227元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 45 G$ (1.44元) | 1.04元 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,645 G$ (181元) | 297元 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 641 G$ (21元) | 21元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,361 prices entered by 533 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is about the same as in China
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