Cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Georgetown (Guyana) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,275 G$ (CH$4,895) | CH$8,713 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,298 G$ (CH$4,980) | CH$5,989 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 623 G$ (CH$2,391) | CH$2,945 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 539 G$ (CH$2,070) | CH$1,093 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 698 G$ (CH$2,681) | CH$2,229 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 406 G$ (CH$1,559) | CH$1,374 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 950 G$ (CH$3,648) | CH$7,470 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,122 G$ (CH$4,306) | CH$1,633 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 275 G$ (CH$1,056) | CH$1,071 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 344 G$ (CH$1,321) | CH$1,173 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,161 G$ (CH$12,131) | CH$5,570 | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 461 G$ (CH$1,768) | CH$2,224 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 295 G$ (CH$1,132) | CH$1,000 | + 13% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Georgetown (Guyana) is 12% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 202,476 G$ (CH$777,113) | CH$741,014 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 93,252 G$ (CH$357,906) | CH$416,472 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,615 G$ (CH$59,930) | CH$101,338 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 97,324 G$ (CH$373,535) | CH$398,784 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 56,850 G$ (CH$218,192) | CH$277,893 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 11,583 G$ (CH$44,455) | CH$49,438 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 10,346 G$ (CH$39,707) | CH$21,073 | + 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 110,045 G$ (CH$422,358) | CH$289,383 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,321 G$ (CH$108,695) | CH$65,560 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,243 G$ (CH$8,607) | CH$8,285 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,479 G$ (CH$5,678) | CH$5,977 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Georgetown (Guyana) is about the same as in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,830 G$ (CH$30,054) | CH$49,262 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 8,227 G$ (CH$31,574) | CH$27,637 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 16,227 G$ (CH$62,282) | CH$59,494 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,013 G$ (CH$53,782) | CH$68,941 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Georgetown (Guyana) is 5% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,245,510 G$ (CH$12,456,429) | CH$20,974,100 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 226 G$ (CH$867) | CH$1,026 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,463 G$ (CH$28,643) | CH$23,859 | + 20% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,096 G$ (CH$15,719) | CH$12,431 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Georgetown (Guyana) is 27% more expensive than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
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| Georgetown | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,045 G$ (CH$7,850) | CH$3,856 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,841 G$ (CH$7,066) | CH$6,295 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,201 G$ (CH$16,122) | CH$25,728 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,289 G$ (CH$4,947) | CH$4,264 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 921 G$ (CH$3,536) | CH$2,807 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 985 G$ (CH$3,779) | CH$2,090 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 552 G$ (CH$2,119) | CH$1,175 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 513 G$ (CH$1,969) | CH$1,471 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,531 G$ (CH$5,877) | CH$9,240 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Georgetown (Guyana) is 23% cheaper than in Talcahuano (Chile) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Georgetown | Talcahuano | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,215 G$ (CH$16,178) | CH$19,040 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,568 G$ (CH$9,856) | CH$8,019 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 5,776 G$ (CH$22,170) | CH$24,942 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,579 G$ (CH$48,280) | CH$35,338 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,739 G$ (CH$6,673) | CH$10,013 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 811 G$ (CH$3,113) | CH$2,641 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 444 G$ (CH$1,703) | CH$2,844 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (CH$57,571) | CH$577,701 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 23 G$ (CH$88) | CH$71 | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (CH$22,189) | CH$26,422 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 619 G$ (CH$2,375) | CH$3,812 | - 38% | |
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TOTAL | - 1% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 253 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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