Cost of living in Guyana compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 144% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (₨1,939) | ₨851 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (₨2,242) | ₨952 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (₨855) | ₨348 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (₨654) | ₨169 | + 286% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (₨1,051) | ₨282 | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (₨596) | ₨250 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (₨1,670) | ₨1,139 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (₨1,729) | ₨290 | + 495% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (₨342) | ₨122 | + 179% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (₨487) | ₨549 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (₨9,259) | ₨2,784 | + 233% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (₨687) | ₨289 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (₨376) | ₨191 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 152% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (₨329,510) | ₨115,670 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (₨188,781) | ₨70,950 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (₨18,791) | ₨25,995 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (₨209,879) | ₨59,502 | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (₨153,970) | ₨50,821 | + 203% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (₨12,175) | ₨20,152 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (₨11,078) | ₨2,097 | + 428% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (₨85,907) | ₨71,636 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (₨31,712) | ₨23,262 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (₨6,764) | ₨1,718 | + 294% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (₨802) | ₨1,977 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 113% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 113% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (₨12,832) | ₨3,426 | + 275% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (₨12,699) | ₨6,254 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (₨21,072) | ₨13,199 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (₨17,354) | ₨8,569 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (₨4,058,118) | ₨4,456,060 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (₨418) | ₨270 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 111% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (₨2,719) | ₨1,015 | + 168% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (₨812) | ₨1,391 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (₨5,698) | ₨3,667 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (₨2,164) | ₨521 | + 315% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (₨1,510) | ₨922 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (₨1,997) | ₨736 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (₨1,120) | ₨249 | + 350% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (₨649) | ₨242 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (₨3,083) | ₨860 | + 259% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guyana | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (₨6,764) | ₨3,545 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (₨3,778) | ₨2,089 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (₨15,426) | ₨7,109 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (₨2,705) | ₨880 | + 208% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (₨959) | ₨669 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (₨487) | ₨1,106 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (₨20,291) | ₨119,622 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (₨14) | ₨3.79 | + 257% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (₨7,820) | ₨3,764 | + 108% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (₨1,353) | ₨415 | + 226% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,824 prices entered by 458 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan
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