Cost of living in Guyana compared to Switzerland
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 51% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guyana | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,392 G$ (CHF 6) | CHF 25 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,545 G$ (CHF 7) | CHF 15 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 G$ (CHF 2.62) | CHF 13 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (CHF 2.12) | CHF 1.72 | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (CHF 2.63) | CHF 7 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 398 G$ (CHF 1.74) | CHF 3.99 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (CHF 5.40) | CHF 12 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (CHF 5.59) | CHF 3.53 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (CHF 1.11) | CHF 2.30 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (CHF 1.58) | CHF 1.90 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (CHF 30) | CHF 14 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (CHF 2.22) | CHF 2.31 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (CHF 1.22) | CHF 2.56 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 62% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guyana | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (CHF 1,066) | CHF 3,365 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (CHF 611) | CHF 2,532 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (CHF 61) | CHF 189 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (CHF 679) | CHF 1,896 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (CHF 498) | CHF 1,449 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (CHF 39) | CHF 97 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (CHF 36) | CHF 50 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (CHF 278) | CHF 479 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (CHF 103) | CHF 106 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (CHF 22) | CHF 12 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (CHF 2.60) | CHF 33 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 39% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guyana | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (CHF 42) | CHF 105 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (CHF 41) | CHF 50 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (CHF 68) | CHF 115 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (CHF 56) | CHF 182 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 35% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guyana | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (CHF 13,134) | CHF 31,210 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 218 G$ (CHF 0.96) | CHF 2.05 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 53% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guyana | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (CHF 9) | CHF 15 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (CHF 2.63) | CHF 35 | - 93% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (CHF 18) | CHF 130 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (CHF 7) | CHF 5.29 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (CHF 4.89) | CHF 4.05 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (CHF 6) | CHF 4.98 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (CHF 3.62) | CHF 2.69 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (CHF 2.10) | CHF 3.07 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (CHF 10) | CHF 50 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 67% cheaper than in Switzerland | ||||
| Guyana | Switzerland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (CHF 22) | CHF 67 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (CHF 12) | CHF 39 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 85 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (CHF 50) | CHF 113 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (CHF 9) | CHF 17 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (CHF 3.11) | CHF 5.13 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (CHF 1.58) | CHF 7 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (CHF 66) | CHF 813 | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (CHF 0.04) | CHF 0.22 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (CHF 25) | CHF 81 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (CHF 4.38) | CHF 9 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 55% cheaper than in Switzerland
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