Cost of living in Guyana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (Rp 86,852) | Rp 42,304 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,339 G$ (Rp 91,690) | Rp 54,298 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 655 G$ (Rp 44,827) | Rp 27,651 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (Rp 36,682) | Rp 20,105 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (Rp 47,132) | Rp 24,210 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (Rp 34,130) | Rp 16,357 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (Rp 56,525) | Rp 62,456 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (Rp 88,417) | Rp 38,556 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (Rp 21,119) | Rp 20,393 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (Rp 27,930) | Rp 33,984 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 G$ (Rp 144,137) | Rp 339,527 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 529 G$ (Rp 36,249) | Rp 17,631 | + 106% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (Rp 19,329) | Rp 17,406 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 151,121 G$ (Rp 10,346,037) | Rp 15,985,100 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 75,786 G$ (Rp 5,188,422) | Rp 8,980,080 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,693 G$ (Rp 1,211,277) | Rp 714,974 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 95,913 G$ (Rp 6,566,404) | Rp 6,092,360 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 45,555 G$ (Rp 3,118,797) | Rp 3,667,230 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (Rp 684,619) | Rp 492,821 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,636 G$ (Rp 796,596) | Rp 276,658 | + 188% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,087 G$ (Rp 3,771,342) | Rp 3,662,870 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,087 G$ (Rp 1,375,174) | Rp 1,660,180 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (Rp 164,309) | Rp 44,086 | + 273% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,665 G$ (Rp 113,971) | Rp 58,559 | + 95% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,431 G$ (Rp 440,256) | Rp 648,513 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (Rp 642,716) | Rp 424,641 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (Rp 1,066,493) | Rp 1,183,600 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (Rp 878,312) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (Rp 205,385,824) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 206 G$ (Rp 14,103) | Rp 8,834 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (Rp 437,789) | Rp 230,004 | + 90% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 G$ (Rp 102,693) | Rp 23,701 | + 333% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (Rp 41,077) | Rp 89,583 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (Rp 342,310) | Rp 246,943 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (Rp 109,539) | Rp 32,223 | + 240% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (Rp 75,066) | Rp 22,334 | + 236% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,509 G$ (Rp 103,286) | Rp 30,094 | + 243% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 656 G$ (Rp 44,892) | Rp 22,886 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (Rp 30,986) | Rp 10,410 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,254 G$ (Rp 85,874) | Rp 61,834 | + 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guyana | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (Rp 279,125) | Rp 129,003 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (Rp 185,923) | Rp 103,125 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 648,913 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (Rp 780,713) | Rp 349,513 | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (Rp 136,924) | Rp 101,824 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (Rp 48,558) | Rp 32,336 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (Rp 37,116) | Rp 45,791 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (Rp 1,026,929) | Rp 9,934,870 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (Rp 1,801) | Rp 1,849 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (Rp 395,762) | Rp 556,841 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (Rp 68,462) | Rp 30,062 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 705 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia
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