Cost of living in Guyana compared to France
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 23% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (€7) | €11 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (€2.80) | €6 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (€2.14) | €1.30 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (€3.44) | €4.58 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (€1.95) | €3.52 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (€5.46) | €8 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (€5.65) | €2.74 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (€1.12) | €1.78 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (€1.59) | €1.81 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (€30) | €9 | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (€2.25) | €2.24 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (€1.23) | €1.21 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (€1,077) | €1,652 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (€617) | €1,522 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (€61) | €147 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (€686) | €989 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (€503) | €816 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (€40) | €108 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (€36) | €23 | + 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (€281) | €333 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€104) | €106 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €6 | + 254% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (€2.62) | €15 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€42) | €75 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€42) | €33 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€69) | €82 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€57) | €104 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 22% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (€13,267) | €26,302 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (€1.37) | €1.87 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €59 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 7% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€9) | €5.85 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (€2.65) | €5.60 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (€19) | €28 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €4.23 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€4.94) | €4.74 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€7) | €3.33 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (€3.66) | €2.69 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (€2.12) | €2.33 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (€10) | €20 | - 50% | |
| 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$ (€22) | €43 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (€12) | €23 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €81 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€50) | €59 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €10 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.14) | €3.94 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.59) | €7 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€66) | €362 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (€0.04) | €0.28 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (€26) | €32 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (€4.42) | €10 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 27% cheaper than in France
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