Cost of living in Guyana compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 219% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 219% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 G$ (12,096 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (13,365 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 623 G$ (5,021 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 550 G$ (4,435 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,302 G$ (10,495 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 444% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 751 G$ (6,060 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (9,953 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 G$ (8,064 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (4,838 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 369 G$ (2,975 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 236% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (55,197 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 440% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 410 G$ (3,305 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 G$ (3,094 ₦) | 1,196 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 114% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 177,004 G$ (1,427,341 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,809 G$ (1,167,724 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 G$ (120,958 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (691,668 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (524,153 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (120,958 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,000 G$ (56,447 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 259% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (512,118 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (189,047 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 294% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (40,319 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 713% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,669 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 225% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 225% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (76,498 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 484% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (75,703 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (125,618 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (103,453 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 43% 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$ (26,610,839 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 504% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 246 G$ (1,985 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,800 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 412% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 412% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (16,208 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (41,932 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 2272% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (35,916 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (12,902 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 489% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (9,004 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 346% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (11,905 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 358% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (4,342 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 333% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (2,822 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (16,128 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 574% | |
| Entertainment | + 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guyana | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (40,319 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (21,364 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (80,639 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 607% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (91,957 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 170% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (16,128 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (5,719 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (2,903 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (120,958 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (121 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (86,657 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 552% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (4,032 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 61% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 331 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 30, 2024.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 123% more expensive than in Nigeria
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