Cost of living in Guyana compared to Finland
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 16% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (€6) | €13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (€7) | €9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (€2.85) | €5.94 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (€2.08) | €1.54 | + 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (€3.50) | €3.43 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (€1.99) | €3.33 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (€5.57) | €4.88 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (€5.76) | €2.27 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (€1.14) | €1.23 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (€1.62) | €2.56 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (€31) | €15 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 542 G$ (€2.45) | €2.92 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (€1.25) | €1.87 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 37% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (€1,099) | €1,911 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,307 G$ (€475) | €1,500 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (€63) | €144 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (€700) | €1,076 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (€513) | €739 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (€41) | €63 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (€37) | €15 | + 146% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (€286) | €292 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€106) | €74 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€23) | €8 | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (€2.67) | €36 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 39% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€43) | €98 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€42) | €56 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€70) | €106 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€58) | €164 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 20% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (€14,884) | €23,045 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (€1.39) | €2.03 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €57 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€9) | €18 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (€23) | €8 | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,052 G$ (€18) | €127 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €4.43 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€5.04) | €3.63 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€7) | €3.26 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (€2.43) | €1.99 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (€2.16) | €1.73 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €26 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 45% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€23) | €39 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (€12) | €31 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€45) | €154 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€51) | €72 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €13 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.20) | €5.13 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.62) | €7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€68) | €486 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (€0.10) | €0.07 | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 G$ (€41) | €51 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (€2.26) | €10 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 369 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 30% cheaper than in Finland
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