Cost of living in Guyana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 99% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (₨470) | ₨339 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,339 G$ (₨496) | ₨297 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 655 G$ (₨243) | ₨164 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (₨199) | ₨54 | + 270% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (₨255) | ₨85 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (₨185) | ₨39 | + 370% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (₨306) | ₨210 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (₨479) | ₨154 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (₨114) | ₨29 | + 292% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (₨151) | ₨144 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 G$ (₨780) | ₨766 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 529 G$ (₨196) | ₨89 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (₨105) | ₨35 | + 198% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 188,195 G$ (₨69,736) | ₨31,191 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,711 G$ (₨38,801) | ₨20,267 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,693 G$ (₨6,556) | ₨4,423 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (₨43,207) | ₨23,087 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (₨23,875) | ₨14,243 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (₨3,706) | ₨3,664 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,636 G$ (₨4,312) | ₨515 | + 738% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,087 G$ (₨20,413) | ₨28,396 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,087 G$ (₨7,443) | ₨12,433 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (₨889) | ₨416 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,665 G$ (₨617) | ₨319 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,940 G$ (₨2,572) | ₨2,301 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (₨3,479) | ₨2,530 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (₨5,772) | ₨3,605 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (₨4,754) | ₨2,893 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (₨1,111,661) | ₨976,968 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 206 G$ (₨76) | ₨109 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (₨2,370) | ₨1,424 | + 66% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 G$ (₨556) | ₨140 | + 297% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (₨222) | ₨303 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (₨1,853) | ₨1,586 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (₨593) | ₨402 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (₨406) | ₨190 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,509 G$ (₨559) | ₨248 | + 125% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 656 G$ (₨243) | ₨152 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (₨168) | ₨73 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,254 G$ (₨465) | ₨351 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (₨1,511) | ₨1,405 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (₨1,006) | ₨600 | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,517 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (₨4,226) | ₨2,140 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (₨741) | ₨607 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (₨263) | ₨229 | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (₨201) | ₨173 | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (₨5,558) | ₨46,652 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (₨10) | ₨1.29 | + 655% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (₨2,142) | ₨1,554 | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (₨371) | ₨247 | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 62% more expensive than in India
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