Cost of living in Guyana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,259 G$ (Rp 89,305) | Rp 59,962 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,427 G$ (Rp 101,183) | Rp 55,395 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 654 G$ (Rp 46,390) | Rp 27,371 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (Rp 34,291) | Rp 20,165 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (Rp 42,557) | Rp 26,969 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 457 G$ (Rp 32,418) | Rp 17,108 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,054 G$ (Rp 74,753) | Rp 50,021 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (Rp 90,640) | Rp 42,079 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (Rp 21,867) | Rp 22,926 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (Rp 28,936) | Rp 35,271 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,104 G$ (Rp 149,214) | Rp 302,386 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 492 G$ (Rp 34,898) | Rp 19,961 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 299 G$ (Rp 21,209) | Rp 18,941 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 177,107 G$ (Rp 12,561,761) | Rp 16,292,300 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 91,764 G$ (Rp 6,508,579) | Rp 8,256,070 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 G$ (Rp 1,063,913) | Rp 871,567 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (Rp 8,270,291) | Rp 8,332,070 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (Rp 4,569,867) | Rp 3,724,330 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (Rp 638,387) | Rp 532,882 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,026 G$ (Rp 782,018) | Rp 345,070 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (Rp 4,504,430) | Rp 3,857,190 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (Rp 1,662,796) | Rp 1,498,840 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Rp 354,638) | Rp 70,816 | + 401% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,290 G$ (Rp 91,507) | Rp 78,155 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,628 G$ (Rp 541,007) | Rp 560,382 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (Rp 665,863) | Rp 442,949 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (Rp 1,104,902) | Rp 1,218,390 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (Rp 909,943) | Rp 1,398,430 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (Rp 212,782,568) | Rp 492,973,000 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 218 G$ (Rp 15,489) | Rp 11,244 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (Rp 453,556) | Rp 190,182 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 108% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (Rp 142,560) | Rp 36,367 | + 292% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (Rp 42,557) | Rp 60,467 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,542 G$ (Rp 322,139) | Rp 332,000 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (Rp 113,484) | Rp 67,999 | + 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (Rp 79,199) | Rp 22,412 | + 253% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (Rp 104,715) | Rp 34,558 | + 203% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 771 G$ (Rp 54,675) | Rp 30,035 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (Rp 34,042) | Rp 15,580 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,130 G$ (Rp 151,076) | Rp 88,350 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (Rp 354,638) | Rp 213,417 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (Rp 198,113) | Rp 110,240 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 300,249 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (Rp 808,829) | Rp 490,881 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (Rp 141,855) | Rp 92,882 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (Rp 50,307) | Rp 39,821 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (Rp 38,453) | Rp 44,788 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (Rp 1,063,913) | Rp 9,505,300 | - 89% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (Rp 1,866) | Rp 1,816 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (Rp 410,015) | Rp 585,606 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (Rp 70,928) | Rp 36,785 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia
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