Cost of living in Guyana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 165% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (₨1,213) | ₨519 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,339 G$ (₨1,280) | ₨742 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 655 G$ (₨626) | ₨215 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (₨512) | ₨119 | + 329% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (₨658) | ₨168 | + 291% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (₨477) | ₨102 | + 369% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (₨789) | ₨658 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (₨1,234) | ₨194 | + 535% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (₨295) | ₨51 | + 474% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (₨390) | ₨220 | + 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 G$ (₨2,012) | ₨2,141 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 529 G$ (₨506) | ₨170 | + 198% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (₨270) | ₨77 | + 249% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 188,195 G$ (₨179,892) | ₨65,360 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,711 G$ (₨100,091) | ₨44,450 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,693 G$ (₨16,912) | ₨14,918 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (₨111,458) | ₨47,849 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (₨61,587) | ₨35,800 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (₨9,559) | ₨10,123 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,636 G$ (₨11,122) | ₨2,270 | + 390% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,087 G$ (₨52,656) | ₨53,975 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,087 G$ (₨19,200) | ₨18,356 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (₨2,294) | ₨851 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,665 G$ (₨1,591) | ₨797 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,940 G$ (₨6,634) | ₨4,868 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (₨8,974) | ₨7,670 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (₨14,891) | ₨17,357 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (₨12,263) | ₨8,106 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (₨2,867,640) | ₨5,697,890 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 206 G$ (₨197) | ₨146 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (₨6,113) | ₨4,073 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 G$ (₨1,434) | ₨237 | + 505% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (₨574) | ₨572 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (₨4,779) | ₨1,768 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (₨1,529) | ₨1,267 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (₨1,048) | ₨575 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,509 G$ (₨1,442) | ₨371 | + 289% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 656 G$ (₨627) | ₨352 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (₨433) | ₨116 | + 272% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,254 G$ (₨1,199) | ₨681 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (₨3,897) | ₨2,016 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (₨2,596) | ₨1,908 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (₨10,900) | ₨4,907 | + 122% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (₨1,912) | ₨1,025 | + 86% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (₨678) | ₨469 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (₨518) | ₨513 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (₨14,338) | ₨107,118 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (₨25) | ₨4.02 | + 526% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (₨5,526) | ₨4,729 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (₨956) | ₨237 | + 303% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 66% more expensive than in Pakistan
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