Cost of living in Guyana compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 18% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (€6) | €15 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (€7) | €12 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 623 G$ (€2.68) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (€1.98) | €1.28 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,302 G$ (€5.60) | €3.34 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 751 G$ (€3.23) | €3.82 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (€5.31) | €4.37 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 G$ (€4.30) | €2.24 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (€1.09) | €1.12 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 G$ (€1.94) | €2.79 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (€29) | €15 | + 96% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 410 G$ (€1.76) | €3.07 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 340 G$ (€1.46) | €1.45 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 46% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 150,000 G$ (€646) | €1,765 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,000 G$ (€344) | €1,403 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 G$ (€65) | €97 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (€369) | €1,075 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (€280) | €842 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (€65) | €47 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (€35) | €17 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (€273) | €292 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€101) | €119 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €10 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €39 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 31% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€41) | €91 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€40) | €40 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€67) | €122 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€55) | €144 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 29% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (€14,202) | €30,027 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 G$ (€1.07) | €1.97 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €58 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 23% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€9) | €10 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (€22) | €30 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €99 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €3.87 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€4.81) | €2.90 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€6) | €3.82 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (€2.32) | €2.05 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (€1.51) | €2.28 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €26 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 51% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €42 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (€11) | €32 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€43) | €116 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€49) | €79 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €12 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.05) | €4.63 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.55) | €8 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€65) | €714 | - 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (€0.09) | €0.07 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,228 G$ (€35) | €39 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (€2.15) | €10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 356 prices entered by 60 different people.
Cost of living in Guyana is 34% cheaper than in Finland
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