- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 100% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,027 G$ (₨699) | ₨420 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,267 G$ (₨437) | ₨266 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 G$ (₨332) | ₨142 | + 133% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 480 G$ (₨166) | ₨52 | + 221% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (₨207) | ₨71 | + 191% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 G$ (₨138) | ₨39 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,194 G$ (₨412) | ₨201 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 933 G$ (₨322) | ₨138 | + 133% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (₨81) | ₨25 | + 230% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 G$ (₨103) | ₨122 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 G$ (₨1,725) | ₨830 | + 108% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 410 G$ (₨141) | ₨82 | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 G$ (₨97) | ₨33 | + 197% | |
| Housing | + 110% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 274,000 G$ (₨94,516) | ₨30,925 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 135,000 G$ (₨46,568) | ₨21,025 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (₨6,899) | ₨4,536 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 116,667 G$ (₨40,244) | ₨24,627 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,600 G$ (₨33,667) | ₨15,559 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,667 G$ (₨5,404) | ₨3,830 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,667 G$ (₨2,300) | ₨825 | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 G$ (₨51,742) | ₨33,772 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 G$ (₨12,073) | ₨10,650 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 G$ (₨1,035) | ₨380 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,250 G$ (₨776) | ₨551 | + 41% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 G$ (₨1,983) | ₨2,403 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 G$ (₨2,415) | ₨2,670 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 G$ (₨6,899) | ₨3,751 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 G$ (₨5,174) | ₨2,912 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 G$ (₨1,724,736) | ₨878,278 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 270 G$ (₨93) | ₨78 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,500 G$ (₨1,897) | ₨1,347 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (₨768) | ₨136 | + 463% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (₨1,035) | ₨285 | + 263% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,500 G$ (₨3,967) | ₨1,553 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,250 G$ (₨776) | ₨257 | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 G$ (₨151) | ₨178 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,133 G$ (₨391) | ₨225 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 553 G$ (₨191) | ₨135 | + 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 800 G$ (₨276) | ₨72 | + 285% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,167 G$ (₨402) | ₨277 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,100 G$ (₨1,069) | ₨1,190 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,125 G$ (₨733) | ₨472 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (₨912) | ₨1,972 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (₨4,262) | ₨1,765 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (₨2,004) | ₨618 | + 224% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (₨345) | ₨195 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (₨142) | ₨208 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,667 G$ (₨1,955) | ₨1,881 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 G$ (₨259) | ₨252 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,919 prices entered by 4,583 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 68% more expensive than in India
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