- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 99% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,027 G$ (₨1,357) | ₨557 | + 143% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,267 G$ (₨848) | ₨619 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 G$ (₨644) | ₨219 | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 480 G$ (₨321) | ₨108 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (₨402) | ₨122 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 G$ (₨268) | ₨79 | + 239% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,194 G$ (₨799) | ₨613 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 933 G$ (₨625) | ₨156 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (₨158) | ₨39 | + 299% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 G$ (₨201) | ₨283 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 G$ (₨3,347) | ₨2,980 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 410 G$ (₨274) | ₨116 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 G$ (₨187) | ₨57 | + 228% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 274,000 G$ (₨183,405) | ₨56,589 | + 224% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 135,000 G$ (₨90,364) | ₨35,418 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (₨13,387) | ₨8,319 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 116,667 G$ (₨78,092) | ₨46,212 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,600 G$ (₨65,330) | ₨29,470 | + 122% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,667 G$ (₨10,487) | ₨6,959 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,667 G$ (₨4,462) | ₨2,729 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 G$ (₨100,404) | ₨41,526 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 G$ (₨23,428) | ₨11,677 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 G$ (₨2,008) | ₨499 | + 303% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,250 G$ (₨1,506) | ₨1,031 | + 46% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 G$ (₨3,849) | ₨2,663 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 G$ (₨4,686) | ₨4,551 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 G$ (₨13,387) | ₨6,644 | + 101% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 G$ (₨10,040) | ₨6,006 | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 52% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 G$ (₨3,346,811) | ₨2,115,150 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 270 G$ (₨181) | ₨92 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,500 G$ (₨3,681) | ₨2,561 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 143% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 143% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (₨1,490) | ₨241 | + 518% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (₨2,008) | ₨748 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,500 G$ (₨7,698) | ₨2,396 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,250 G$ (₨1,506) | ₨445 | + 239% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 G$ (₨293) | ₨320 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,133 G$ (₨759) | ₨365 | + 108% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 553 G$ (₨370) | ₨158 | + 134% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 800 G$ (₨535) | ₨112 | + 376% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,167 G$ (₨781) | ₨589 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,100 G$ (₨2,075) | ₨1,589 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,125 G$ (₨1,422) | ₨1,181 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (₨1,771) | ₨3,978 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (₨8,270) | ₨3,176 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (₨3,889) | ₨1,228 | + 217% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (₨669) | ₨389 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (₨275) | ₨548 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,145 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,667 G$ (₨3,793) | ₨3,979 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 G$ (₨502) | ₨281 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,344 prices entered by 551 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan
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