Cost of living in Guyana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 92% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (₨459) | ₨374 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (₨439) | ₨278 | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (₨200) | ₨138 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (₨208) | ₨51 | + 305% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 820 G$ (₨296) | ₨71 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (₨128) | ₨36 | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (₨360) | ₨212 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (₨276) | ₨134 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (₨92) | ₨28 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (₨118) | ₨127 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,685 G$ (₨1,693) | ₨799 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (₨140) | ₨84 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (₨105) | ₨35 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 161% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 350,340 G$ (₨126,606) | ₨32,341 | + 291% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (₨37,926) | ₨19,833 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,638 G$ (₨6,735) | ₨4,330 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,592 G$ (₨35,991) | ₨22,135 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (₨22,883) | ₨13,235 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (₨6,024) | ₨3,267 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (₨4,234) | ₨734 | + 477% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (₨58,448) | ₨29,901 | + 95% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (₨10,231) | ₨10,367 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (₨530) | ₨378 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (₨614) | ₨361 | + 70% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (₨3,417) | ₨2,385 | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (₨2,624) | ₨2,611 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (₨8,522) | ₨3,751 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (₨5,428) | ₨2,705 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 70% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (₨1,197,875) | ₨934,217 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (₨88) | ₨75 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (₨3,217) | ₨1,170 | + 175% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 120% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (₨506) | ₨98 | + 417% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (₨1,084) | ₨200 | + 443% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (₨1,714) | ₨917 | + 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (₨315) | ₨245 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (₨419) | ₨176 | + 137% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (₨325) | ₨234 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (₨176) | ₨147 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (₨261) | ₨69 | + 275% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (₨496) | ₨233 | + 112% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,515 G$ (₨909) | ₨1,246 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (₨838) | ₨475 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (₨3,614) | ₨1,736 | + 108% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,500 G$ (₨6,324) | ₨1,930 | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (₨630) | ₨678 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (₨307) | ₨219 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (₨181) | ₨200 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,946 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (₨10) | ₨2.10 | + 374% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (₨2,412) | ₨1,782 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (₨142) | ₨259 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 92% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,676 prices entered by 2,347 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 92% more expensive than in India
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