Cost of living in Guyana compared to Germany
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 21% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (€18) | €20 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €11 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (€8) | €5.50 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (€2.31) | €1.33 | + 73% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (€4.43) | €4.15 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (€3.21) | €2.84 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (€7) | €2.96 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (€2.63) | €1.92 | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (€1.53) | €1.06 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (€0.53) | €2.21 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (€1.70) | €1.66 | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 53% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 53% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (€809) | €1,847 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (€600) | €1,378 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (€76) | €241 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (€376) | €1,179 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (€285) | €869 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (€66) | €150 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (€25) | €27 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (€175) | €382 | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€103) | €100 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €7 | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (€7) | €16 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€42) | €90 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€41) | €42 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€68) | €102 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€56) | €150 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 11% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (€14,460) | €28,002 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 453 G$ (€1.99) | €1.75 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €52 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 16% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€9) | €8 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (€3.51) | €12 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (€20) | €69 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €4.30 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€4.89) | €2.81 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€6) | €3.44 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (€2.36) | €1.71 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (€1.53) | €1.71 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €23 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 47% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €45 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (€12) | €27 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€44) | €160 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€50) | €65 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €11 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.11) | €4.11 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.58) | €4.40 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€66) | €585 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (€0.07) | €0.12 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (€47) | €39 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (€2.19) | €9 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 26% cheaper than in Germany
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