Cost of living in Guyana compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 26% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,259 G$ (€5.80) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,427 G$ (€7) | €10 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 638 G$ (€2.94) | €5.58 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (€2.47) | €1.09 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (€3.17) | €3.99 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (€2.30) | €3.14 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (€3.80) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (€5.95) | €3.17 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (€1.42) | €2.15 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (€1.88) | €1.88 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,104 G$ (€10) | €8 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 519 G$ (€2.39) | €2.34 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 293 G$ (€1.35) | €1.22 | + 11% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 145,564 G$ (€670) | €1,516 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,138 G$ (€369) | €1,272 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 G$ (€69) | €137 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (€537) | €939 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (€297) | €577 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (€41) | €82 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,798 G$ (€50) | €26 | + 92% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (€292) | €387 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€108) | €81 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (€11) | €7 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,290 G$ (€5.94) | €15 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 25% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,628 G$ (€35) | €95 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€43) | €38 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€72) | €87 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€59) | €129 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 44% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (€13,814) | €25,940 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 218 G$ (€1.01) | €1.89 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (€29) | €55 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 25% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€9) | €5.60 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (€2.76) | €5.30 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,338 G$ (€25) | €25 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €4.65 | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (€5.05) | €4.01 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,507 G$ (€7) | €3.17 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 771 G$ (€3.55) | €1.85 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (€2.08) | €2.21 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,844 G$ (€8) | €20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 45% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (€19) | €42 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (€13) | €21 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €73 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€53) | €59 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €10 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.27) | €3.78 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (€2.50) | €5.47 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€69) | €459 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (€0.12) | €0.27 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (€27) | €38 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (€4.60) | €10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 34% cheaper than in France
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