Cost of living in Guyana compared to Germany
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Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Guyana is 7% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,259 G$ (€5.99) | €13 | - 54% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,427 G$ (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 638 G$ (€3.04) | €4.67 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (€2.55) | €1.13 | + 126% | |
12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (€3.27) | €3.05 | + 7% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (€2.37) | €2.62 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (€3.93) | €6 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (€6) | €2.58 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (€1.47) | €1.66 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (€1.94) | €0.98 | + 99% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,104 G$ (€10) | €7 | + 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 519 G$ (€2.47) | €1.91 | + 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 293 G$ (€1.39) | €1.54 | - 9% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Guyana is 43% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 145,564 G$ (€692) | €1,779 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,138 G$ (€381) | €1,336 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 G$ (€71) | €176 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (€555) | €1,118 | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (€306) | €882 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (€43) | €137 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,798 G$ (€51) | €30 | + 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (€302) | €479 | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€111) | €116 | - 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (€11) | €7 | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,290 G$ (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Guyana is 25% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,628 G$ (€36) | €92 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€45) | €41 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€74) | €95 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€61) | €125 | - 51% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Guyana is 54% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (€14,267) | €25,085 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 218 G$ (€1.04) | €1.88 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (€30) | €82 | - 63% | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Guyana is 11% more expensive than in Germany | ||||
Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€10) | €10 | - 6% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (€2.85) | €8 | - 62% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,338 G$ (€25) | €47 | - 46% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€8) | €3.33 | + 129% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (€5.21) | €2.78 | + 88% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,507 G$ (€7) | €2.97 | + 141% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 771 G$ (€3.67) | €2.01 | + 82% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (€2.15) | €1.54 | + 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,844 G$ (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Guyana is 34% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
Guyana | Germany | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (€19) | €37 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (€13) | €25 | - 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €83 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€54) | €58 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€10) | €10 | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.37) | €3.29 | + 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (€2.58) | €4.01 | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€71) | €506 | - 86% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (€27) | €40 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (€4.76) | €7 | - 30% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 36% cheaper than in Germany
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