Cost of living in Guyana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 299% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 299% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (₨5,534) | ₨916 | + 504% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (₨6,784) | ₨1,082 | + 527% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (₨2,362) | ₨533 | + 343% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (₨714) | ₨232 | + 208% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (₨1,372) | ₨323 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (₨995) | ₨165 | + 501% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (₨2,714) | ₨836 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (₨2,016) | ₨279 | + 623% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (₨814) | ₨114 | + 613% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (₨475) | ₨391 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,624 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (₨163) | ₨209 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (₨526) | ₨144 | + 265% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (₨250,645) | ₨137,741 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (₨185,867) | ₨58,708 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (₨23,648) | ₨21,580 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (₨116,383) | ₨79,067 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (₨88,196) | ₨35,699 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (₨20,353) | ₨17,044 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (₨7,590) | ₨2,308 | + 229% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (₨54,275) | ₨58,431 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (₨31,810) | ₨29,384 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (₨6,784) | ₨1,281 | + 429% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (₨2,035) | ₨625 | + 226% | |
| Clothes | + 64% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (₨12,872) | ₨4,832 | + 166% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (₨12,738) | ₨9,004 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (₨21,137) | ₨13,089 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (₨17,407) | ₨13,255 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | + 32% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (₨4,477,651) | ₨2,800,000 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 438 G$ (₨594) | ₨272 | + 118% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 156% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 156% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (₨2,727) | ₨230 | + 1088% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (₨1,085) | ₨838 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (₨6,043) | ₨3,307 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (₨2,171) | ₨1,222 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (₨1,515) | ₨649 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (₨2,003) | ₨557 | + 259% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (₨731) | ₨396 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (₨475) | ₨217 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (₨2,714) | ₨495 | + 448% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 51% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (₨6,784) | ₨3,859 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (₨3,595) | ₨1,827 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (₨13,569) | ₨6,844 | + 98% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (₨15,473) | ₨8,435 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (₨2,714) | ₨2,877 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (₨962) | ₨566 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (₨488) | ₨979 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (₨20,353) | ₨149,999 | - 86% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (₨20) | ₨255 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (₨14,581) | ₨5,226 | + 179% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (₨678) | ₨637 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 516 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 05, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan
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