Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 64% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 67,167 (855 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 61,090 (777 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 32,593 (415 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 25,633 (326 G$) | 527 G$ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 31,337 (399 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 12,592 (160 G$) | 733 G$ | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 72,901 (928 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 45,403 (578 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 22,376 (285 G$) | 600 G$ | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 32,966 (419 G$) | 350 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 344,694 (4,386 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 18,943 (241 G$) | 120 G$ | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 15,178 (193 G$) | 388 G$ | - 50% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 7% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,348,700 (258,906 G$) | 184,724 G$ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,729,200 (149,236 G$) | 136,983 G$ | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,724,710 (21,944 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 7,387,200 (93,991 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 4,597,950 (58,502 G$) | 65,000 G$ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 1,423,880 (18,117 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 378,883 (4,821 G$) | 5,594 G$ | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 3,205,730 (40,788 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,931,010 (24,569 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 91,402 (1,163 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 83,441 (1,062 G$) | 1,500 G$ | - 29% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 18% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 651,126 (8,285 G$) | 9,487 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 458,661 (5,836 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,449,070 (18,437 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,296,520 (16,496 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 6% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 504,781,000 (6,422,559 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 12,092 (154 G$) | 438 G$ | - 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 535,183 (6,809 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 54% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,456 (286 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 96,147 (1,223 G$) | 800 G$ | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 264,826 (3,370 G$) | 4,454 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 66,604 (847 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 26,592 (338 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 33,023 (420 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 27,953 (356 G$) | 539 G$ | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 21,349 (272 G$) | 350 G$ | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 84,361 (1,073 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 8% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 261,890 (3,332 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 96,262 (1,225 G$) | 2,649 G$ | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 496,791 (6,321 G$) | 10,000 G$ | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 397,663 (5,060 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 149,637 (1,904 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,785 (493 G$) | 709 G$ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 50,891 (648 G$) | 360 G$ | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 6,922,760 (88,081 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 487% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,388 (30 G$) | 15 G$ | + 103% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 433,566 (5,516 G$) | 10,746 G$ | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 46,861 (596 G$) | 500 G$ | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 261 prices entered by 79 different people.
Cost of living in Indonesia is 27% cheaper than in Guyana
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