- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- France
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,027 G$ (€9) | €15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,267 G$ (€5.36) | €8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 G$ (€4.07) | €5.96 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 480 G$ (€2.03) | €1.12 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (€2.54) | €4.34 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 G$ (€1.69) | €2.79 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,194 G$ (€5.05) | €6 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 933 G$ (€3.95) | €2.60 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (€1.00) | €1.76 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 G$ (€1.27) | €2.08 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 G$ (€21) | €8 | + 158% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 410 G$ (€1.73) | €2.09 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 G$ (€1.18) | €1.14 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 40% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 274,000 G$ (€1,159) | €2,091 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 135,000 G$ (€571) | €1,625 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (€85) | €188 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 116,667 G$ (€494) | €1,010 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,600 G$ (€413) | €792 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,667 G$ (€66) | €105 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,667 G$ (€28) | €23 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 G$ (€635) | €376 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 G$ (€148) | €108 | + 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 G$ (€13) | €6 | + 102% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,250 G$ (€10) | €13 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 G$ (€24) | €88 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 G$ (€30) | €39 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 G$ (€85) | €103 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 G$ (€63) | €133 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 G$ (€21,155) | €23,122 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 270 G$ (€1.14) | €1.50 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,500 G$ (€23) | €68 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 21% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (€9) | €5.42 | + 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (€13) | €7 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,500 G$ (€49) | €25 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,250 G$ (€10) | €4.34 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 G$ (€1.85) | €3.97 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,133 G$ (€4.80) | €3.68 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 553 G$ (€2.34) | €1.79 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 800 G$ (€3.38) | €2.13 | + 59% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,167 G$ (€4.94) | €22 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 36% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,100 G$ (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,125 G$ (€9) | €21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (€11) | €83 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (€52) | €62 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (€25) | €11 | + 118% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (€4.23) | €3.95 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (€1.74) | €6 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €449 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.21 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,667 G$ (€24) | €56 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 G$ (€3.17) | €8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,995 prices entered by 692 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 35% cheaper than in France
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