Cost of living in Guyana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 188% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 188% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (Rp 321,219) | Rp 60,964 | + 427% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (Rp 393,827) | Rp 58,663 | + 571% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (Rp 137,086) | Rp 32,593 | + 321% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (Rp 41,475) | Rp 24,589 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (Rp 79,670) | Rp 31,337 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (Rp 57,737) | Rp 14,750 | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (Rp 157,531) | Rp 72,901 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (Rp 117,018) | Rp 45,403 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (Rp 47,259) | Rp 22,376 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (Rp 27,585) | Rp 32,966 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 344,694 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (Rp 9,452) | Rp 18,943 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (Rp 30,549) | Rp 15,178 | + 101% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (Rp 14,549,855) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (Rp 10,789,518) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (Rp 1,372,739) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (Rp 6,755,982) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (Rp 5,119,749) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (Rp 1,181,481) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (Rp 440,591) | Rp 378,883 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (Rp 3,150,615) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (Rp 1,846,544) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Rp 393,827) | Rp 91,402 | + 331% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (Rp 118,148) | Rp 80,207 | + 47% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (Rp 747,208) | Rp 759,724 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (Rp 739,444) | Rp 458,661 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (Rp 1,226,999) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (Rp 1,010,497) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 22% | |
| 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 | 3,300,000 G$ (Rp 259,925,743) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 453 G$ (Rp 35,704) | Rp 12,092 | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 120% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (Rp 158,314) | Rp 22,456 | + 605% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (Rp 63,012) | Rp 96,147 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (Rp 350,817) | Rp 275,446 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (Rp 126,025) | Rp 66,604 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (Rp 87,951) | Rp 26,592 | + 231% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (Rp 116,286) | Rp 33,023 | + 252% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (Rp 42,416) | Rp 27,953 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (Rp 27,568) | Rp 12,305 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (Rp 157,531) | Rp 84,361 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (Rp 393,827) | Rp 261,890 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (Rp 208,680) | Rp 104,570 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Rp 787,654) | Rp 496,791 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (Rp 898,209) | Rp 379,769 | + 137% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (Rp 157,531) | Rp 149,637 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (Rp 55,866) | Rp 38,584 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (Rp 28,356) | Rp 50,891 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (Rp 1,181,481) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (Rp 1,181) | Rp 2,388 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (Rp 846,436) | Rp 433,566 | + 95% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (Rp 39,383) | Rp 42,636 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia
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