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Cost of living in Guyana compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,752 G$ (€7) | €15 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,176 G$ (€4.99) | €8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 466 G$ (€1.98) | €5.93 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 569 G$ (€2.41) | €1.08 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 780 G$ (€3.31) | €4.41 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 434 G$ (€1.84) | €2.84 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,134 G$ (€4.81) | €6 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 836 G$ (€3.55) | €2.59 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 271 G$ (€1.15) | €1.73 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 443 G$ (€1.88) | €1.81 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,704 G$ (€16) | €8 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 370 G$ (€1.57) | €2.07 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 288 G$ (€1.22) | €1.14 | + 7% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 46% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 232,131 G$ (€985) | €1,991 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 99,682 G$ (€423) | €1,529 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,997 G$ (€98) | €155 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 93,587 G$ (€397) | €1,046 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,265 G$ (€298) | €807 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 17,037 G$ (€72) | €108 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,791 G$ (€37) | €23 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 97,919 G$ (€415) | €359 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,916 G$ (€118) | €109 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,033 G$ (€4.38) | €7 | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,721 G$ (€7) | €14 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,523 G$ (€32) | €90 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,700 G$ (€24) | €37 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,082 G$ (€89) | €93 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,600 G$ (€45) | €118 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 42% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,409,570 G$ (€14,466) | €22,363 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 234 G$ (€0.99) | €1.47 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,517 G$ (€32) | €65 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 G$ (€1.27) | €5.08 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €7 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 G$ (€13) | €25 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 545 G$ (€2.31) | €4.19 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 837 G$ (€3.55) | €4.27 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 609 G$ (€2.59) | €3.61 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 434 G$ (€1.84) | €1.87 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 730 G$ (€3.10) | €2.20 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (€4.24) | €23 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,356 G$ (€14) | €40 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,250 G$ (€10) | €21 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€42) | €65 | - 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 G$ (€85) | €55 | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 G$ (€4.24) | €12 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 700 G$ (€2.97) | €3.96 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 G$ (€1.27) | €6 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €436 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 45 G$ (€0.19) | €0.17 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,645 G$ (€24) | €47 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 641 G$ (€2.72) | €8 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,317 prices entered by 673 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 37% cheaper than in France
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