Cost of living in Guyana compared to Singapore
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 20% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Guyana | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (SGD $9) | SGD $13 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (SGD $10) | SGD $11 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 623 G$ (SGD $3.87) | SGD $6 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (SGD $2.87) | SGD $3.88 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,302 G$ (SGD $8) | SGD $5.20 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 751 G$ (SGD $4.67) | SGD $4.05 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (SGD $8) | SGD $22 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 G$ (SGD $6) | SGD $7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (SGD $1.57) | SGD $5.41 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 G$ (SGD $2.80) | SGD $5.21 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (SGD $43) | SGD $41 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 410 G$ (SGD $2.55) | SGD $2.92 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 340 G$ (SGD $2.11) | SGD $4.06 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 77% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Guyana | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 150,000 G$ (SGD $933) | SGD $6,398 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,000 G$ (SGD $498) | SGD $4,291 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 G$ (SGD $93) | SGD $231 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (SGD $533) | SGD $4,060 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (SGD $404) | SGD $3,393 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (SGD $93) | SGD $131 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (SGD $51) | SGD $47 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (SGD $395) | SGD $1,084 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (SGD $146) | SGD $363 | - 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (SGD $31) | SGD $24 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | SGD $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 32% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Guyana | Singapore | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (SGD $59) | SGD $115 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (SGD $58) | SGD $65 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (SGD $97) | SGD $178 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (SGD $80) | SGD $204 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 61% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Guyana | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (SGD $20,523) | SGD $156,163 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 248 G$ (SGD $1.54) | SGD $2.89 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | SGD $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 32% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Guyana | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (SGD $12) | SGD $14 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (SGD $32) | SGD $37 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (SGD $31) | SGD $122 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (SGD $10) | SGD $13 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (SGD $7) | SGD $5.44 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (SGD $9) | SGD $14 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (SGD $3.35) | SGD $5.31 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (SGD $2.18) | SGD $9 | - 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (SGD $12) | SGD $32 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 58% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
| Guyana | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (SGD $31) | SGD $49 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (SGD $16) | SGD $28 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (SGD $62) | SGD $387 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (SGD $71) | SGD $115 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (SGD $12) | SGD $21 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (SGD $4.41) | SGD $7 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (SGD $2.24) | SGD $12 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (SGD $93) | SGD $922 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (SGD $0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,228 G$ (SGD $51) | SGD $212 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (SGD $3.11) | SGD $16 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 01, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 59% cheaper than in Singapore
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