Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is 49% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States)
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Food | - 33% | |||
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Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is 33% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Georgetown | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,248 G$ ($5.96) | $17 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,380 G$ ($7) | $11 | - 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 653 G$ ($3.12) | $4.90 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 538 G$ ($2.57) | $0.97 | + 166% | |
12 eggs, large | 887 G$ ($4.24) | $4.76 | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 514 G$ ($2.45) | $4.94 | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 950 G$ ($4.54) | $7 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,061 G$ ($5.07) | $4.29 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 331 G$ ($1.58) | $1.71 | - 8% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 354 G$ ($1.69) | $2.69 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,161 G$ ($15) | $18 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 453 G$ ($2.17) | $2.43 | - 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 318 G$ ($1.52) | $2.45 | - 38% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 62% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Georgetown | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 204,012 G$ ($974) | $2,458 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 106,481 G$ ($509) | $1,601 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,069 G$ ($72) | $178 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 91,119 G$ ($435) | $1,631 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 55,570 G$ ($265) | $1,019 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,178 G$ ($58) | $260 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,854 G$ ($47) | $60 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 110,045 G$ ($526) | $305 | + 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,321 G$ ($135) | $110 | + 23% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,243 G$ ($11) | $17 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,799 G$ ($9) | $44 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 31% | |||
Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is 31% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,830 G$ ($37) | $61 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,227 G$ ($39) | $50 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,227 G$ ($78) | $118 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,013 G$ ($67) | $144 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 42% | |||
Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 42% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,051,800 G$ ($14,577) | $25,143 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 231 G$ ($1.11) | $1.08 | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 7,463 G$ ($36) | $71 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,169 G$ ($20) | $30 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 50% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Georgetown | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,045 G$ ($10) | $11 | - 10% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,628 G$ ($13) | $26 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,682 G$ ($22) | $154 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,289 G$ ($6) | $9 | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 921 G$ ($4.40) | $5.56 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 985 G$ ($4.70) | $4.65 | + 1% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 531 G$ ($2.54) | $4.55 | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 520 G$ ($2.48) | $2.74 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,730 G$ ($8) | $22 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 55% cheaper than in Tacoma, Washington (United States) | ||||
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Georgetown | Tacoma, Washington | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,215 G$ ($20) | $62 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,582 G$ ($12) | $25 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 7,111 G$ ($34) | $286 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,579 G$ ($60) | $114 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,739 G$ ($8) | $12 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 G$ ($3.87) | $7 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 444 G$ ($2.12) | $7 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ ($72) | $565 | - 87% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ ($0.13) | $0.10 | + 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,889 G$ ($33) | $53 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 582 G$ ($2.78) | $11 | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 113 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2024.
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