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Cost of living in Guyana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 87% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,752 G$ (₨585) | ₨386 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,176 G$ (₨393) | ₨255 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 466 G$ (₨156) | ₨143 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 569 G$ (₨190) | ₨52 | + 268% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 780 G$ (₨261) | ₨71 | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 434 G$ (₨145) | ₨36 | + 298% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,134 G$ (₨379) | ₨195 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 836 G$ (₨279) | ₨141 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 271 G$ (₨91) | ₨25 | + 268% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 443 G$ (₨148) | ₨121 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,704 G$ (₨1,237) | ₨859 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 370 G$ (₨124) | ₨82 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 288 G$ (₨96) | ₨33 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 76% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 232,131 G$ (₨77,515) | ₨30,869 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 99,682 G$ (₨33,287) | ₨20,677 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,997 G$ (₨7,679) | ₨4,250 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 93,587 G$ (₨31,251) | ₨23,657 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,265 G$ (₨23,464) | ₨15,194 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 17,037 G$ (₨5,689) | ₨4,591 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,791 G$ (₨2,936) | ₨910 | + 223% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 97,919 G$ (₨32,698) | ₨34,312 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,916 G$ (₨9,322) | ₨11,460 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,033 G$ (₨345) | ₨426 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,721 G$ (₨575) | ₨555 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,523 G$ (₨2,512) | ₨2,422 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,700 G$ (₨1,903) | ₨2,935 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,082 G$ (₨7,040) | ₨4,088 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,600 G$ (₨3,540) | ₨3,316 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 43% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,409,570 G$ (₨1,138,553) | ₨870,351 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 234 G$ (₨78) | ₨79 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,517 G$ (₨2,510) | ₨1,286 | + 95% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 G$ (₨100) | ₨152 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨315 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 G$ (₨1,002) | ₨1,141 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 545 G$ (₨182) | ₨276 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 837 G$ (₨279) | ₨182 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 609 G$ (₨203) | ₨224 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 434 G$ (₨145) | ₨125 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 730 G$ (₨244) | ₨71 | + 245% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (₨334) | ₨289 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,356 G$ (₨1,121) | ₨1,205 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,250 G$ (₨751) | ₨500 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (₨3,339) | ₨2,132 | + 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 G$ (₨6,679) | ₨1,813 | + 268% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 G$ (₨334) | ₨863 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 700 G$ (₨234) | ₨214 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 G$ (₨100) | ₨229 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨37,379 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 45 G$ (₨15) | ₨49 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,645 G$ (₨1,885) | ₨2,303 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 641 G$ (₨214) | ₨257 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27,968 prices entered by 3,832 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 36% more expensive than in India
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