Cost of living in India compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 53% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨364 (927 G$) | 1,392 G$ | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨333 (849 G$) | 1,545 G$ | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨165 (420 G$) | 600 G$ | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨57 (144 G$) | 483 G$ | - 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨89 (227 G$) | 600 G$ | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨42 (106 G$) | 398 G$ | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨230 (586 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨162 (413 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨31 (79 G$) | 253 G$ | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨160 (408 G$) | 360 G$ | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨762 (1,942 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨90 (230 G$) | 508 G$ | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨40 (101 G$) | 278 G$ | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in India is 55% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,405 (115,769 G$) | 243,593 G$ | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨26,645 (67,936 G$) | 139,558 G$ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,211 (13,286 G$) | 13,892 G$ | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨23,540 (60,020 G$) | 155,155 G$ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨14,087 (35,918 G$) | 113,824 G$ | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨5,660 (14,430 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨687 (1,753 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨29,449 (75,086 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,028 (30,667 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨538 (1,372 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨558 (1,424 G$) | 593 G$ | + 140% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in India is 34% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,513 (6,408 G$) | 9,487 G$ | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,474 (6,308 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,000 (10,200 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,947 (7,513 G$) | 12,829 G$ | - 41% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in India is 8% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,317,940 (3,360,337 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨108 (276 G$) | 218 G$ | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,126 (2,871 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 51% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨135 (345 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨244 (621 G$) | 600 G$ | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,243 (3,170 G$) | 4,212 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨408 (1,041 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨211 (537 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨261 (665 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨174 (443 G$) | 828 G$ | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨90 (230 G$) | 480 G$ | - 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨289 (736 G$) | 2,279 G$ | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 11% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,482 (3,777 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨633 (1,614 G$) | 2,793 G$ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,539 (3,925 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨1,709 (4,358 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨688 (1,753 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨199 (508 G$) | 709 G$ | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨179 (457 G$) | 360 G$ | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨47,352 (120,734 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 705% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨1.09 (2.79 G$) | 10 G$ | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,667 (4,250 G$) | 5,781 G$ | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨266 (679 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,235 prices entered by 1,198 different people.
Cost of living in India is 36% cheaper than in Guyana
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