Cost of living in Guyana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,724 G$ (Rp 113,186) | Rp 61,616 | + 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (Rp 79,732) | Rp 50,879 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (Rp 36,337) | Rp 28,690 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (Rp 37,840) | Rp 19,092 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 842 G$ (Rp 55,272) | Rp 26,655 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 447 G$ (Rp 29,319) | Rp 15,384 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (Rp 65,337) | Rp 69,458 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 829 G$ (Rp 54,450) | Rp 39,153 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (Rp 16,693) | Rp 19,538 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 290 G$ (Rp 19,031) | Rp 30,210 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 G$ (Rp 228,202) | Rp 433,415 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (Rp 25,354) | Rp 16,020 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (Rp 19,119) | Rp 14,528 | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 216,927 G$ (Rp 14,241,687) | Rp 13,278,000 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (Rp 6,890,109) | Rp 7,047,390 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,638 G$ (Rp 1,223,622) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,592 G$ (Rp 6,538,418) | Rp 6,550,380 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (Rp 4,157,201) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (Rp 1,094,386) | Rp 660,848 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,016 G$ (Rp 591,901) | Rp 268,756 | + 120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 119,571 G$ (Rp 7,850,073) | Rp 3,655,150 | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (Rp 1,858,706) | Rp 1,371,860 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (Rp 96,287) | Rp 52,413 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,658 G$ (Rp 108,848) | Rp 51,166 | + 113% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (Rp 620,724) | Rp 639,688 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (Rp 476,721) | Rp 543,010 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (Rp 1,548,126) | Rp 1,062,600 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (Rp 986,185) | Rp 883,123 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (Rp 217,618,579) | Rp 469,854,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (Rp 15,930) | Rp 9,231 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (Rp 584,356) | Rp 360,956 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 97% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (Rp 91,913) | Rp 30,366 | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Rp 196,956) | Rp 138,988 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (Rp 311,412) | Rp 257,547 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (Rp 57,247) | Rp 41,237 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (Rp 76,072) | Rp 24,297 | + 213% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (Rp 59,037) | Rp 30,182 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 449 G$ (Rp 29,487) | Rp 19,131 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (Rp 47,336) | Rp 14,080 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (Rp 65,652) | Rp 66,998 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,246 G$ (Rp 213,100) | Rp 184,609 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (Rp 152,243) | Rp 104,111 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Rp 656,520) | Rp 359,301 | + 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,500 G$ (Rp 1,148,910) | Rp 433,102 | + 165% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,250 G$ (Rp 82,065) | Rp 128,455 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (Rp 55,804) | Rp 46,128 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 G$ (Rp 26,261) | Rp 51,877 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (Rp 1,805) | Rp 1,407 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,685 G$ (Rp 373,222) | Rp 501,792 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (Rp 32,826) | Rp 23,371 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,555 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia
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