Cost of living in Guyana compared to United States
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| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guyana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ ($7) | $19 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ ($8) | $10 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ ($2.97) | $5.78 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ ($2.27) | $1.08 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ ($3.65) | $4.94 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ ($2.07) | $4.68 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ ($5.80) | $7 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ ($6) | $4.68 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ ($1.19) | $2.51 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ ($1.69) | $3.10 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ ($32) | $16 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ ($2.38) | $2.76 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ ($1.31) | $2.99 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guyana | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ ($1,144) | $2,839 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ ($655) | $2,147 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ ($65) | $222 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ ($729) | $1,889 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ ($535) | $1,444 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ ($42) | $146 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ ($38) | $64 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ ($298) | $295 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ ($110) | $134 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ ($23) | $13 | + 74% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ ($2.78) | $31 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guyana | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ ($45) | $54 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ ($44) | $45 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ ($73) | $93 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ ($60) | $119 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guyana | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ ($14,088) | $27,977 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ ($1.45) | $1.05 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guyana | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ ($9) | $8 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ ($2.82) | $21 | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ ($20) | $139 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ ($8) | $8 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ ($5.24) | $4.80 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ ($7) | $6 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ ($3.89) | $4.78 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ ($2.25) | $2.24 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ ($11) | $27 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Guyana | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ ($23) | $55 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ ($13) | $28 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $203 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ ($54) | $89 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ ($9) | $14 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ ($3.33) | $5.19 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ ($1.69) | $6 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ ($70) | $556 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ ($0.05) | $0.20 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ ($27) | $54 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ ($4.70) | $10 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 43% cheaper than in United States
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