Cost of living in Guyana compared to France
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 5% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (€17) | €20 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (€20) | €11 | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (€7) | €6 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (€2.15) | €1.22 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (€4.14) | €4.67 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (€3.00) | €3.18 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (€8) | €8 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (€6) | €2.77 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (€2.45) | €2.18 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (€1.43) | €2.26 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €9 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (€0.49) | €2.68 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (€1.59) | €1.44 | + 10% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (€755) | €1,686 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (€560) | €1,374 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (€71) | €232 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (€351) | €1,150 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (€266) | €801 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (€61) | €135 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (€23) | €24 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (€164) | €268 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€96) | €107 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€20) | €8 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (€6) | €16 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 35% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€38) | €45 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€64) | €102 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€52) | €106 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (€13,491) | €31,571 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 438 G$ (€1.79) | €1.72 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €60 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 30% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (€3.27) | €18 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (€18) | €26 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€4.56) | €4.56 | + 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€6) | €4.56 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (€2.20) | €2.28 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (€1.43) | €3.78 | - 62% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (€8) | €24 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 50% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€20) | €44 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (€11) | €22 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€41) | €105 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€47) | €63 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€8) | €12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€2.90) | €4.21 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.47) | €7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€61) | €502 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (€0.06) | €0.14 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (€44) | €29 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (€2.04) | €12 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 15, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 31% cheaper than in France
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