Cost of living in Guyana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,724 G$ (₨1,273) | ₨605 | + 110% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (₨897) | ₨657 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (₨409) | ₨249 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (₨426) | ₨110 | + 286% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 842 G$ (₨622) | ₨122 | + 409% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 447 G$ (₨330) | ₨113 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (₨735) | ₨510 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 829 G$ (₨612) | ₨181 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (₨188) | ₨46 | + 308% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 290 G$ (₨214) | ₨366 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 G$ (₨2,567) | ₨2,502 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (₨285) | ₨127 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (₨215) | ₨56 | + 286% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 105% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 216,927 G$ (₨160,178) | ₨54,670 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (₨77,494) | ₨36,369 | + 113% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,638 G$ (₨13,762) | ₨9,463 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,592 G$ (₨73,539) | ₨48,807 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (₨46,757) | ₨29,928 | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (₨12,309) | ₨8,151 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,016 G$ (₨6,657) | ₨2,478 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 119,571 G$ (₨88,291) | ₨39,996 | + 121% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (₨20,905) | ₨12,115 | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (₨1,083) | ₨593 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,658 G$ (₨1,224) | ₨773 | + 58% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (₨6,981) | ₨2,113 | + 230% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (₨5,362) | ₨3,540 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (₨17,412) | ₨6,553 | + 166% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (₨11,092) | ₨5,618 | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 95% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (₨2,447,587) | ₨1,997,080 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (₨179) | ₨112 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (₨6,572) | ₨1,892 | + 247% | |
| Personal Care | + 162% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (₨1,034) | ₨311 | + 233% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (₨2,215) | ₨401 | + 453% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (₨3,502) | ₨1,433 | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (₨644) | ₨514 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (₨856) | ₨312 | + 175% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (₨664) | ₨305 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 449 G$ (₨332) | ₨189 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (₨532) | ₨134 | + 296% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (₨738) | ₨388 | + 90% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,246 G$ (₨2,397) | ₨1,486 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (₨1,712) | ₨1,191 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (₨7,384) | ₨3,621 | + 104% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,500 G$ (₨12,922) | ₨3,615 | + 257% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,250 G$ (₨923) | ₨885 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (₨628) | ₨325 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 G$ (₨295) | ₨393 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (₨20) | ₨4.62 | + 339% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,685 G$ (₨4,198) | ₨4,179 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (₨369) | ₨217 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 94% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,127 prices entered by 456 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.738
PKR
/
GYD
*
Cost of living in Guyana is 94% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Armenia is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Albania is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 162% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 213% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 243% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Angola is 103% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan