Cost of living in Norway compared to Guyana
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 244 (4,533 G$) | 4,078 G$ | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 136 (2,526 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 85 (1,569 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 24 (445 G$) | 527 G$ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 58 (1,071 G$) | 1,011 G$ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 49 (914 G$) | 733 G$ | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 79 (1,463 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 35 (651 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 25 (460 G$) | 600 G$ | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 35 (650 G$) | 350 G$ | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 198 (3,684 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 35 (648 G$) | 120 G$ | + 440% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 32 (601 G$) | 388 G$ | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 167% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 167% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 21,796 (404,599 G$) | 152,088 G$ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 17,733 (329,186 G$) | 122,600 G$ | + 169% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 2,385 (44,271 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 15,082 (279,965 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 12,704 (235,831 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 2,195 (40,749 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 172% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 466 (8,646 G$) | 5,594 G$ | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 7,561 (140,357 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 251% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,915 (35,545 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 137 (2,537 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 462 (8,573 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 472% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 42% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 1,099 (20,406 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 537 (9,973 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 1,192 (22,126 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,621 (30,088 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 135% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 41% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 391,669 (7,270,645 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 120% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (413 G$) | 246 G$ | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 761 (14,129 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 65 (1,205 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 107 (1,984 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 792 (14,705 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 230% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 51 (951 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 38 (696 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 54 (1,001 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 39 (726 G$) | 539 G$ | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 26 (484 G$) | 350 G$ | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 519 (9,634 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 382% | |
| Entertainment | + 94% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 94% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 511 (9,489 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 310 (5,753 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 523 (9,711 G$) | 10,000 G$ | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 937 (17,391 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 165 (3,061 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 52 (967 G$) | 709 G$ | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 108 (2,007 G$) | 360 G$ | + 457% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 6,879 (127,697 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 751% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.11 (21 G$) | 15 G$ | + 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 547 (10,152 G$) | 10,746 G$ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 141 (2,618 G$) | 500 G$ | + 424% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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GYD
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 619 prices entered by 139 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 53% more expensive than in Guyana
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