Cost of living in Guyana compared to Colombia
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Food | + 135% | |||
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Food in Guyana is 135% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Guyana | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (COL$81,009) | COL$34,719 | + 133% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (COL$99,320) | COL$28,150 | + 253% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (COL$34,572) | COL$11,032 | + 213% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (COL$10,460) | COL$4,967 | + 111% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (COL$20,092) | COL$10,186 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (COL$14,561) | COL$4,256 | + 242% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (COL$39,728) | COL$14,270 | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (COL$29,511) | COL$9,677 | + 205% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (COL$11,918) | COL$4,540 | + 163% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (COL$6,957) | COL$4,344 | + 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | COL$50,390 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (COL$2,384) | COL$7,218 | - 67% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (COL$7,704) | COL$3,702 | + 108% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Guyana is 19% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Guyana | Colombia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (COL$3,669,352) | COL$3,538,950 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (COL$2,721,026) | COL$2,074,620 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (COL$346,193) | COL$343,604 | + 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (COL$1,703,802) | COL$1,968,240 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (COL$1,291,158) | COL$1,171,320 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (COL$297,960) | COL$239,838 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (COL$111,113) | COL$69,594 | + 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (COL$794,559) | COL$1,373,300 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (COL$465,683) | COL$427,227 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (COL$99,320) | COL$24,955 | + 298% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (COL$29,796) | COL$15,706 | + 90% | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Guyana is 7% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Guyana | Colombia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (COL$188,440) | COL$231,978 | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (COL$186,482) | COL$126,048 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (COL$309,439) | COL$374,803 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (COL$254,839) | COL$299,460 | - 15% | |
Transportation | + 1% | |||
Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Colombia | ||||
Guyana | Colombia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (COL$65,551,102) | COL$73,793,200 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 246 G$ (COL$4,889) | COL$4,159 | + 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | COL$147,552 | - | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Guyana is 24% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Guyana | Colombia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (COL$39,925) | COL$20,624 | + 94% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (COL$15,891) | COL$29,060 | - 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (COL$88,473) | COL$112,808 | - 22% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (COL$31,782) | COL$26,800 | + 19% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (COL$22,181) | COL$14,946 | + 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (COL$29,326) | COL$19,724 | + 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (COL$10,697) | COL$7,951 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (COL$6,952) | COL$7,206 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (COL$39,728) | COL$35,671 | + 11% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Guyana is 9% more expensive than in Colombia | ||||
Guyana | Colombia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (COL$99,320) | COL$63,551 | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (COL$52,627) | COL$29,848 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (COL$198,640) | COL$132,915 | + 49% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (COL$226,521) | COL$144,288 | + 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (COL$39,728) | COL$36,719 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (COL$14,089) | COL$10,357 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (COL$7,151) | COL$6,006 | + 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (COL$297,960) | COL$2,671,230 | - 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (COL$298) | COL$273 | + 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (COL$213,464) | COL$139,801 | + 53% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (COL$9,932) | COL$9,193 | + 8% | |
TOTAL | + 38% |
These prices were last updated on February 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 38% more expensive than in Colombia
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