Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Guyana
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 20% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (3,524 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (2,346 G$) | 1,657 G$ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.62 (1,267 G$) | 632 G$ | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.33 (299 G$) | 461 G$ | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.59 (1,035 G$) | 777 G$ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.11 (701 G$) | 441 G$ | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (1,562 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.24 (505 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.63 (368 G$) | 253 G$ | + 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.43 (323 G$) | 360 G$ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (1,528 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.21 (723 G$) | 542 G$ | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.52 (343 G$) | 278 G$ | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 101% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,012 (453,662 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,687 (380,376 G$) | 105,307 G$ | + 261% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €249 (56,116 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,411 (318,074 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,116 (251,679 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €155 (34,998 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 289% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (8,887 G$) | 8,190 G$ | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (72,910 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €152 (34,239 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €13 (2,978 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (3,795 G$) | 593 G$ | + 540% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 5% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (16,093 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (6,731 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €79 (17,890 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (21,879 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 71% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 33% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,991 (6,987,815 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.97 (445 G$) | 309 G$ | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €85 (19,247 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.87 (872 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (2,706 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (16,055 G$) | 4,052 G$ | + 296% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.68 (1,054 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.88 (1,100 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €6 (1,377 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.31 (520 G$) | 539 G$ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.84 (640 G$) | 480 G$ | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (5,248 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 162% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 87% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Netherlands | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €56 (12,606 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (5,576 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €107 (24,236 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 142% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (15,800 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €14 (3,116 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.26 (734 G$) | 709 G$ | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.59 (1,262 G$) | 360 G$ | + 250% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €684 (154,164 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 928% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.08 (18 G$) | 21 G$ | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (7,965 G$) | 9,000 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (1,978 G$) | 500 G$ | + 296% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 951 prices entered by 172 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 50% more expensive than in Guyana
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