Cost of living in Guyana compared to Australia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 23% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guyana | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,392 G$ (AU$10) | AU$22 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,545 G$ (AU$11) | AU$14 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 G$ (AU$4.26) | AU$6 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (AU$3.44) | AU$1.84 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (AU$4.27) | AU$6 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 398 G$ (AU$2.83) | AU$7 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (AU$9) | AU$9 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (AU$9) | AU$4.74 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (AU$1.80) | AU$3.59 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (AU$2.56) | AU$5.97 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (AU$49) | AU$20 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (AU$3.61) | AU$3.83 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (AU$1.98) | AU$2.78 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 45% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guyana | Australia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (AU$1,732) | AU$3,231 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (AU$992) | AU$2,354 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (AU$99) | AU$246 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (AU$1,103) | AU$2,179 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (AU$809) | AU$1,684 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (AU$64) | AU$171 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (AU$58) | AU$73 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (AU$452) | AU$567 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (AU$167) | AU$274 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (AU$36) | AU$17 | + 114% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (AU$4.22) | AU$38 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 31% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guyana | Australia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (AU$67) | AU$115 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (AU$67) | AU$88 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (AU$111) | AU$168 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (AU$91) | AU$183 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 16% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guyana | Australia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (AU$21,331) | AU$34,364 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 218 G$ (AU$1.55) | AU$1.97 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | AU$158 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is about the same as in Australia | ||||
| Guyana | Australia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (AU$14) | AU$9 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (AU$4.27) | AU$21 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (AU$30) | AU$75 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (AU$11) | AU$7 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (AU$8) | AU$4.93 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (AU$10) | AU$5.66 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (AU$5.89) | AU$4.10 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (AU$3.41) | AU$3.78 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (AU$16) | AU$33 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 58% cheaper than in Australia | ||||
| Guyana | Australia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (AU$36) | AU$64 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (AU$20) | AU$40 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | AU$249 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (AU$81) | AU$126 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (AU$14) | AU$21 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (AU$5.04) | AU$5.33 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (AU$2.56) | AU$10 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (AU$107) | AU$679 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (AU$0.07) | AU$0.44 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (AU$41) | AU$80 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (AU$7) | AU$41 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00711
AUD
/
GYD
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,770 prices entered by 384 different people.
Cost of living in Guyana is 35% cheaper than in Australia
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