Cost of living in Guyana compared to Spain
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| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 45% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (€18) | €18 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €11 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (€8) | €3.89 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (€2.31) | €1.04 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (€4.44) | €3.03 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (€3.22) | €2.07 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €7 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (€7) | €2.03 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (€2.63) | €1.57 | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (€1.54) | €1.14 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €7 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (€0.53) | €2.14 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (€1.70) | €1.03 | + 66% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (€810) | €1,505 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (€601) | €1,025 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (€76) | €113 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (€376) | €975 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (€285) | €701 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (€66) | €78 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (€25) | €26 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (€175) | €327 | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€103) | €96 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €7 | + 199% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (€7) | €12 | - 46% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 23% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€42) | €83 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€41) | €36 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€68) | €88 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€56) | €96 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 21% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (€14,475) | €26,390 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 246 G$ (€1.08) | €1.54 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €29 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 5% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€9) | €9 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (€3.51) | €8 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (€20) | €56 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €4.37 | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€4.90) | €2.83 | + 73% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€6) | €3.24 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (€2.36) | €1.93 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (€1.54) | €2.05 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €18 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 44% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €37 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (€12) | €17 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€44) | €49 | - 10% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€50) | €52 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €11 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.11) | €3.02 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.58) | €4.88 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€66) | €529 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (€0.07) | €0.23 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (€47) | €55 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (€2.19) | €5.58 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in Spain
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