Cost of living in Norway compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 52% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 228 (4,458 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 131 (2,563 G$) | 1,657 G$ | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 69 (1,358 G$) | 632 G$ | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 22 (429 G$) | 461 G$ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (1,125 G$) | 777 G$ | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 43 (840 G$) | 441 G$ | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 60 (1,180 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 31 (597 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (416 G$) | 253 G$ | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 33 (649 G$) | 360 G$ | + 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (3,452 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 39 (759 G$) | 542 G$ | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 30 (586 G$) | 278 G$ | + 111% | |
| Housing | + 80% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 80% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,978 (429,763 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,687 (326,293 G$) | 105,307 G$ | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,056 (40,212 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,484 (263,676 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 11,179 (218,596 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,291 (25,243 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 465 (9,102 G$) | 8,190 G$ | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,844 (94,714 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,332 (45,607 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 95% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 117 (2,283 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 249 (4,869 G$) | 593 G$ | + 721% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 19% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 875 (17,111 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 444 (8,682 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,038 (20,303 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,104 (21,591 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 43% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 395,190 (7,727,670 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (428 G$) | 309 G$ | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 823 (16,087 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 8% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 101 (1,971 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 185 (3,618 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 584 (11,416 G$) | 4,052 G$ | + 182% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 56 (1,103 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 45 (877 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 57 (1,112 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 33 (637 G$) | 539 G$ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 32 (616 G$) | 480 G$ | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 453 (8,862 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 343% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 129% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 933 (18,238 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 318 (6,220 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,411 (27,597 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 176% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,073 (20,980 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 153 (2,995 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (910 G$) | 709 G$ | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 101 (1,973 G$) | 360 G$ | + 448% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,690 (111,258 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 642% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.05 (21 G$) | 21 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 457 (8,928 G$) | 9,000 G$ | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 148 (2,886 G$) | 500 G$ | + 477% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 640 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Norway is 61% more expensive than in Guyana
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