Cost of living in Guyana compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 112% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (₨556) | ₨368 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (₨643) | ₨332 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (₨245) | ₨169 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (₨188) | ₨58 | + 224% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (₨302) | ₨91 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (₨171) | ₨39 | + 343% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (₨479) | ₨241 | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (₨496) | ₨154 | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (₨98) | ₨31 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (₨140) | ₨169 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (₨2,657) | ₨775 | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (₨197) | ₨91 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (₨108) | ₨38 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 121% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 121% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (₨94,547) | ₨40,507 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (₨54,167) | ₨24,679 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (₨5,392) | ₨5,319 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (₨60,221) | ₨24,820 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (₨44,179) | ₨15,319 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (₨3,493) | ₨5,835 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (₨3,179) | ₨660 | + 382% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (₨24,650) | ₨31,398 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (₨9,099) | ₨11,787 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (₨1,941) | ₨542 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (₨230) | ₨426 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (₨3,682) | ₨2,479 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (₨3,644) | ₨2,850 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (₨6,046) | ₨4,343 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (₨4,979) | ₨3,107 | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (₨1,164,407) | ₨1,326,030 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (₨120) | ₨104 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,100 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 103% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (₨780) | ₨144 | + 442% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (₨233) | ₨263 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (₨1,635) | ₨889 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (₨621) | ₨412 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (₨433) | ₨227 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (₨573) | ₨265 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (₨321) | ₨175 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (₨186) | ₨99 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (₨885) | ₨307 | + 188% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guyana | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (₨1,941) | ₨1,442 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (₨1,084) | ₨604 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,433 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (₨4,426) | ₨1,927 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (₨776) | ₨720 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (₨275) | ₨219 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (₨140) | ₨180 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (₨5,822) | ₨50,214 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (₨3.88) | ₨1.43 | + 171% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (₨2,244) | ₨1,578 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (₨388) | ₨265 | + 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 56% more expensive than in India
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