Cost of living in Portugal compared to Guyana
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| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Portugal is 41% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Portugal | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (2,759 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (1,920 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.35 (798 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (227 G$) | 527 G$ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.29 (785 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.94 (463 G$) | 733 G$ | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.76 (1,135 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.88 (449 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.37 (327 G$) | 600 G$ | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (265 G$) | 350 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.60 (1,334 G$) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.19 (522 G$) | 120 G$ | + 335% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.85 (203 G$) | 388 G$ | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Portugal is 68% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Portugal | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,441 (343,460 G$) | 184,724 G$ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €964 (229,755 G$) | 136,983 G$ | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €109 (26,013 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €955 (227,813 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €671 (159,952 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €86 (20,581 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (5,973 G$) | 5,594 G$ | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €338 (80,582 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 101% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €122 (29,032 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (1,542 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (2,308 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Portugal is 27% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Portugal | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (19,493 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 105% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (7,443 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (20,208 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (21,436 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Portugal is 14% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Portugal | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,809 (6,392,080 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.70 (406 G$) | 438 G$ | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (8,406 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Portugal is about the same as in Guyana | ||||
| Portugal | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.04 (1,201 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €4.52 (1,078 G$) | 800 G$ | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €61 (14,495 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.22 (768 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.45 (822 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.60 (859 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.55 (370 G$) | 539 G$ | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.09 (499 G$) | 350 G$ | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (3,377 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 69% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Portugal is 47% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Portugal | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €32 (7,651 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €13 (3,039 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €54 (12,830 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €46 (11,008 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (1,776 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.74 (654 G$) | 709 G$ | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.11 (502 G$) | 360 G$ | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €417 (99,529 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 564% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.18 (44 G$) | 15 G$ | + 193% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (8,252 G$) | 10,746 G$ | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.42 (1,293 G$) | 500 G$ | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Portugal is 10% more expensive than in Guyana
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