Cost of living in Guyana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 232% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (₨1,694) | ₨425 | + 299% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (₨2,077) | ₨363 | + 472% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (₨723) | ₨180 | + 301% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (₨219) | ₨61 | + 258% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (₨420) | ₨102 | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (₨304) | ₨44 | + 589% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (₨831) | ₨250 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (₨617) | ₨194 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (₨249) | ₨41 | + 505% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (₨145) | ₨162 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨941 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (₨50) | ₨92 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (₨161) | ₨40 | + 306% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (₨76,718) | ₨46,262 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (₨56,890) | ₨29,291 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (₨7,238) | ₨5,648 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (₨35,623) | ₨29,589 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (₨26,995) | ₨17,760 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (₨6,230) | ₨4,874 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (₨2,323) | ₨727 | + 220% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (₨16,612) | ₨25,901 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (₨9,736) | ₨12,652 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (₨2,077) | ₨511 | + 307% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (₨623) | ₨523 | + 19% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (₨3,940) | ₨2,399 | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (₨3,899) | ₨2,579 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (₨6,470) | ₨4,001 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (₨5,328) | ₨2,864 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (₨1,370,520) | ₨1,701,050 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 438 G$ (₨182) | ₨104 | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,619 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (₨835) | ₨97 | + 760% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (₨332) | ₨217 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (₨1,850) | ₨1,173 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (₨664) | ₨329 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (₨464) | ₨220 | + 111% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (₨613) | ₨307 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (₨224) | ₨195 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (₨145) | ₨97 | + 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (₨831) | ₨315 | + 164% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (₨2,077) | ₨1,419 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (₨1,100) | ₨590 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (₨4,153) | ₨1,843 | + 125% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (₨4,736) | ₨2,143 | + 121% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (₨831) | ₨766 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (₨295) | ₨240 | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (₨150) | ₨204 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (₨6,230) | ₨42,526 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (₨6) | ₨7 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (₨4,463) | ₨1,579 | + 183% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (₨208) | ₨271 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 72% more expensive than in India
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