Cost of living in Georgetown, Guyana

Summary of cost of living in Georgetown

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 552,876 G$
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 267,022 G$
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Georgetown
Current as of Jan 2022.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 1,730 G$
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 1,237 G$
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 575 G$
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 500 G$
12 eggs, large 729 G$
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 400 G$
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 917 G$
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 784 G$
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 269 G$
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 373 G$
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 3,705 G$
2 liters of coca-cola 411 G$
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 285 G$
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 235,977 G$
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 108,260 G$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 20,910 G$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 122,603 G$
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 75,030 G$
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 13,145 G$
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 10,084 G$
40” flat screen tv 132,700 G$
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 24,297 G$
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 1,778 G$
Hourly rate for cleaning help 1,682 G$
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 7,953 G$
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 7,435 G$
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 16,498 G$
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 13,771 G$
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 3,391,980 G$
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 216 G$
Monthly ticket public transport 8,775 G$
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 3,572 G$
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 1,969 G$
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 1,841 G$
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 4,138 G$
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,289 G$
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 839 G$
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 1,006 G$
4 rolls of toilet paper 464 G$
Tube of toothpaste 414 G$
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 1,164 G$
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 4,704 G$
2 tickets to the movies 2,454 G$
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 10,000 G$
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 13,641 G$
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 1,739 G$
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 931 G$
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 437 G$
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 15,000 G$
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 20 G$
1 month of gym membership in business district 5,710 G$
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 619 G$
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 92 prices entered by 7 different people.
Latest price update: January 19, 2022

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