- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Germany
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Germany
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 2% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,027 G$ (€9) | €11 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,267 G$ (€5.33) | €8 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 G$ (€4.05) | €3.77 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 480 G$ (€2.02) | €0.98 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (€2.53) | €3.14 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 G$ (€1.68) | €2.46 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,194 G$ (€5.03) | €5.14 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 933 G$ (€3.93) | €2.36 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (€0.99) | €1.57 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 G$ (€1.26) | €0.92 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 G$ (€21) | €7 | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 410 G$ (€1.73) | €1.78 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 G$ (€1.18) | €1.26 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 28% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 274,000 G$ (€1,154) | €1,452 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 135,000 G$ (€568) | €1,086 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (€84) | €188 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 116,667 G$ (€491) | €912 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,600 G$ (€411) | €680 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,667 G$ (€66) | €125 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,667 G$ (€28) | €24 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 G$ (€632) | €373 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 G$ (€147) | €94 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 G$ (€13) | €5.47 | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,250 G$ (€9) | €13 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 G$ (€24) | €86 | - 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 G$ (€29) | €35 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 G$ (€84) | €90 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 G$ (€63) | €109 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 46% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 G$ (€21,052) | €20,931 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 270 G$ (€1.14) | €1.42 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,500 G$ (€23) | €74 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (€9) | €6 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (€13) | €9 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,500 G$ (€48) | €65 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,250 G$ (€9) | €3.32 | + 185% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 G$ (€1.84) | €2.20 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,133 G$ (€4.77) | €2.22 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 553 G$ (€2.33) | €1.38 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 800 G$ (€3.37) | €1.47 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,167 G$ (€4.91) | €20 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 23% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,100 G$ (€13) | €31 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,125 G$ (€9) | €22 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (€11) | €111 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (€52) | €54 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (€24) | €9 | + 173% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (€4.21) | €3.25 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (€1.73) | €3.42 | - 49% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €443 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,667 G$ (€24) | €37 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 G$ (€3.16) | €6 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,002 prices entered by 1,133 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 26% cheaper than in Germany
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