Cost of living in India compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in India is 69% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨419 (1,028 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨355 (869 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨177 (435 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (153 G$) | 527 G$ | - 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨100 (246 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨43 (105 G$) | 733 G$ | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨272 (666 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨200 (491 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨42 (102 G$) | 600 G$ | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨174 (427 G$) | 350 G$ | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨977 (2,394 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ₨93 (229 G$) | 120 G$ | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨45 (110 G$) | 388 G$ | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in India is 33% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨45,303 (111,012 G$) | 184,724 G$ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨30,199 (74,001 G$) | 136,983 G$ | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨5,224 (12,802 G$) | 17,428 G$ | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨30,895 (75,707 G$) | 85,774 G$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨18,855 (46,203 G$) | 65,000 G$ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨6,210 (15,218 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨759 (1,860 G$) | 5,594 G$ | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ₨27,975 (68,552 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨12,632 (30,953 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨504 (1,235 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨942 (2,308 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in India is 33% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,570 (6,297 G$) | 9,487 G$ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,644 (6,479 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,141 (10,148 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,934 (7,189 G$) | 12,829 G$ | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in India is 9% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨1,814,710 (4,446,862 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨104 (255 G$) | 453 G$ | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,502 (3,681 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in India is 49% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨94 (230 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨262 (642 G$) | 800 G$ | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨1,122 (2,750 G$) | 4,454 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨391 (957 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨229 (561 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨269 (659 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨195 (478 G$) | 539 G$ | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨99 (242 G$) | 350 G$ | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨322 (790 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in India is 17% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| India | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,417 (3,473 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨619 (1,517 G$) | 2,649 G$ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,545 (3,786 G$) | 10,000 G$ | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,204 (5,400 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨843 (2,066 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨236 (577 G$) | 709 G$ | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨198 (485 G$) | 360 G$ | + 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,549 (104,265 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 595% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨5.87 (14 G$) | 15 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,807 (4,427 G$) | 10,746 G$ | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨279 (684 G$) | 500 G$ | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
2.450
GYD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,593 prices entered by 625 different people.
Cost of living in India is 39% cheaper than in Guyana
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