Cost of living in Guyana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 93% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,709 G$ (₨603) | ₨345 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (₨428) | ₨294 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (₨195) | ₨141 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (₨203) | ₨52 | + 288% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 740 G$ (₨261) | ₨75 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (₨125) | ₨37 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (₨351) | ₨235 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (₨269) | ₨149 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (₨90) | ₨32 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (₨115) | ₨138 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,306 G$ (₨1,871) | ₨721 | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (₨136) | ₨86 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (₨103) | ₨35 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 143% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 462,151 G$ (₨162,930) | ₨33,225 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (₨37,000) | ₨19,978 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (₨7,051) | ₨4,391 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨18,113 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (₨22,324) | ₨11,868 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (₨5,877) | ₨3,639 | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (₨4,130) | ₨712 | + 480% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (₨57,020) | ₨29,862 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (₨9,981) | ₨10,869 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (₨517) | ₨398 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (₨599) | ₨220 | + 173% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (₨3,333) | ₨2,376 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (₨2,560) | ₨2,495 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (₨8,313) | ₨3,665 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (₨5,296) | ₨2,737 | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (₨1,168,600) | ₨944,817 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨83 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (₨3,138) | ₨1,167 | + 169% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 119% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (₨494) | ₨99 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (₨1,058) | ₨216 | + 389% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (₨1,672) | ₨630 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (₨307) | ₨319 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (₨409) | ₨170 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (₨317) | ₨260 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (₨172) | ₨139 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (₨254) | ₨72 | + 252% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (₨484) | ₨216 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,698 G$ (₨1,304) | ₨1,196 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (₨818) | ₨478 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (₨3,525) | ₨1,591 | + 122% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000 G$ (₨3,525) | ₨1,484 | + 138% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (₨614) | ₨517 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (₨300) | ₨180 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (₨176) | ₨187 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 G$ (₨9) | ₨5.46 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (₨2,353) | ₨1,488 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (₨139) | ₨272 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 87% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,611 prices entered by 1,820 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 87% more expensive than in India
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