Cost of living in Norway compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | + 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 80% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 201 (4,269 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 121 (2,583 G$) | 1,427 G$ | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (1,522 G$) | 638 G$ | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (428 G$) | 536 G$ | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 48 (1,024 G$) | 688 G$ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 35 (744 G$) | 499 G$ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 58 (1,225 G$) | 826 G$ | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (628 G$) | 1,291 G$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 21 (452 G$) | 308 G$ | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (681 G$) | 408 G$ | + 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 173 (3,681 G$) | 2,104 G$ | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 37 (796 G$) | 519 G$ | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 27 (576 G$) | 293 G$ | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 138% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,527 (458,227 G$) | 145,564 G$ | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,092 (363,827 G$) | 80,138 G$ | + 354% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,531 (53,868 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,238 (281,801 G$) | 116,602 G$ | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,740 (228,621 G$) | 64,430 G$ | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (24,297 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 170% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 443 (9,439 G$) | 10,798 G$ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,523 (96,272 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 2,693 (57,314 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (2,009 G$) | 2,400 G$ | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (10,560 G$) | 1,290 G$ | + 719% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 45% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (20,515 G$) | 7,628 G$ | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 459 (9,781 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (21,255 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (25,856 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 139% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 139% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 356,019 (7,578,453 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 21 (449 G$) | 218 G$ | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 803 (17,103 G$) | 6,395 G$ | + 167% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 15% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (1,406 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (2,464 G$) | 600 G$ | + 311% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 393 (8,369 G$) | 5,338 G$ | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (948 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 42 (889 G$) | 1,096 G$ | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 41 (882 G$) | 1,507 G$ | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (548 G$) | 771 G$ | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 25 (525 G$) | 453 G$ | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 496 (10,554 G$) | 1,844 G$ | + 472% | |
| Entertainment | + 132% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 132% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (14,336 G$) | 4,077 G$ | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (6,085 G$) | 2,716 G$ | + 124% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (29,560 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,067 (22,709 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (3,560 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (993 G$) | 709 G$ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (1,948 G$) | 542 G$ | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,902 (125,624 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 737% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.32 (28 G$) | 26 G$ | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 470 (10,015 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 138 (2,948 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 195% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
21.287
GYD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 749 prices entered by 82 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 110% more expensive than in Guyana
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