- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,111 G$ (₨1,355) | ₨541 | + 150% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,176 G$ (₨755) | ₨605 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 911 G$ (₨585) | ₨222 | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 467 G$ (₨299) | ₨108 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 535 G$ (₨343) | ₨121 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 330 G$ (₨212) | ₨80 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 G$ (₨637) | ₨439 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,100 G$ (₨706) | ₨154 | + 359% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 G$ (₨107) | ₨40 | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 340 G$ (₨218) | ₨304 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 G$ (₨2,888) | ₨2,141 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 401 G$ (₨257) | ₨117 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (₨178) | ₨55 | + 222% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 262,313 G$ (₨168,325) | ₨57,590 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 116,144 G$ (₨74,529) | ₨36,148 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66,051 G$ (₨42,385) | ₨8,103 | + 423% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 125,000 G$ (₨80,212) | ₨44,615 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,273 G$ (₨71,403) | ₨25,314 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,500 G$ (₨11,871) | ₨6,795 | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,458 G$ (₨6,711) | ₨2,646 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 199,718 G$ (₨128,158) | ₨39,967 | + 221% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,465 G$ (₨20,832) | ₨11,006 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (₨3,208) | ₨499 | + 543% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,199 G$ (₨769) | ₨816 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 G$ (₨5,134) | ₨2,600 | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,000 G$ (₨5,134) | ₨4,026 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,986 G$ (₨7,050) | ₨6,156 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,014 G$ (₨12,201) | ₨5,351 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 G$ (₨1,283,387) | ₨1,834,970 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 G$ (₨141) | ₨89 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,620 G$ (₨2,964) | ₨2,526 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 197% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (₨1,428) | ₨227 | + 528% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (₨1,925) | ₨639 | + 201% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,127 G$ (₨7,140) | ₨2,133 | + 235% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 G$ (₨2,567) | ₨444 | + 478% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 806 G$ (₨517) | ₨275 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 G$ (₨963) | ₨340 | + 183% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 580 G$ (₨372) | ₨142 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 551 G$ (₨353) | ₨109 | + 225% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,168 G$ (₨750) | ₨637 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,355 G$ (₨4,078) | ₨1,494 | + 173% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,332 G$ (₨1,496) | ₨1,128 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (₨1,697) | ₨3,688 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (₨7,928) | ₨3,101 | + 156% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (₨3,728) | ₨526 | + 609% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (₨642) | ₨392 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (₨264) | ₨548 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨54,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 G$ (₨3,850) | ₨4,025 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (₨642) | ₨187 | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,567 prices entered by 548 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 80% more expensive than in Pakistan
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