Cost of living in Guyana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 82% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 82% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (5,268 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 149% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (6,091 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (2,324 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (1,695 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (2,856 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (1,620 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (4,536 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (4,696 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (928 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (1,323 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (25,155 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 489% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 542 G$ (1,993 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (1,022 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (895,196 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,307 G$ (386,999 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (51,051 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (570,189 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (418,299 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (33,077 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (30,097 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (233,388 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (86,154 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (18,375 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 416% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (2,179 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (34,863 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (34,500 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (57,248 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (47,147 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 35% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (12,127,382 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (1,135 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 30,349 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (7,386 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 689% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (19,110 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,052 G$ (14,890 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (5,880 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (4,104 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (5,426 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 190% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (1,979 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (1,764 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (7,350 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (18,375 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (9,736 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (36,750 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (41,908 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (7,350 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (2,607 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (1,323 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (55,124 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (78 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 G$ (33,075 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (1,837 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 397 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria
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