Cost of living in Guyana compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,709 G$ (Rp 115,620) | Rp 49,381 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (Rp 82,143) | Rp 55,115 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (Rp 37,435) | Rp 32,165 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (Rp 38,984) | Rp 20,667 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 740 G$ (Rp 50,026) | Rp 25,337 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (Rp 23,987) | Rp 17,064 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (Rp 67,312) | Rp 61,721 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (Rp 51,651) | Rp 37,576 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (Rp 17,198) | Rp 19,651 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (Rp 22,003) | Rp 33,333 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,306 G$ (Rp 358,866) | Rp 375,202 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (Rp 26,121) | Rp 18,761 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (Rp 19,697) | Rp 18,326 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 462,151 G$ (Rp 31,258,376) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (Rp 7,098,406) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (Rp 1,352,734) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,592 G$ (Rp 6,736,083) | Rp 7,203,760 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (Rp 4,282,879) | Rp 4,313,490 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (Rp 1,127,470) | Rp 979,539 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (Rp 792,405) | Rp 329,516 | + 140% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (Rp 10,939,292) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 157% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (Rp 1,914,897) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (Rp 99,197) | Rp 66,640 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (Rp 114,905) | Rp 65,894 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (Rp 639,489) | Rp 680,041 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (Rp 491,133) | Rp 422,463 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (Rp 1,594,928) | Rp 1,072,100 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (Rp 1,015,998) | Rp 1,116,540 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (Rp 224,197,450) | Rp 486,176,000 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (Rp 16,411) | Rp 8,964 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (Rp 602,022) | Rp 228,023 | + 164% | |
| Personal Care | + 110% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (Rp 94,691) | Rp 29,297 | + 223% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Rp 202,910) | Rp 59,151 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (Rp 320,827) | Rp 256,292 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (Rp 58,978) | Rp 80,956 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (Rp 78,372) | Rp 22,650 | + 246% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (Rp 60,822) | Rp 44,295 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (Rp 32,924) | Rp 22,030 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (Rp 48,767) | Rp 12,336 | + 295% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (Rp 92,773) | Rp 81,128 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,698 G$ (Rp 250,128) | Rp 176,169 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (Rp 156,845) | Rp 104,243 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Rp 676,367) | Rp 650,328 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000 G$ (Rp 676,367) | Rp 367,409 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (Rp 117,840) | Rp 133,391 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (Rp 57,491) | Rp 36,857 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (Rp 33,818) | Rp 48,222 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 G$ (Rp 1,691) | Rp 1,787 | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (Rp 451,392) | Rp 604,695 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (Rp 26,636) | Rp 28,427 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 952 prices entered by 127 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia
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