Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bahamas
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 54% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guyana | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,392 G$ (B$7) | B$26 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,545 G$ (B$7) | B$9 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 G$ (B$2.84) | B$14 | - 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (B$2.29) | B$6.00 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (B$2.84) | B$6.00 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 398 G$ (B$1.89) | B$4.07 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (B$5.85) | B$5.04 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (B$6) | B$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (B$1.20) | B$1.32 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (B$1.71) | B$4.19 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (B$32) | B$15 | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (B$2.41) | B$4.64 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (B$1.32) | B$3.85 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 54% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guyana | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (B$1,154) | B$2,744 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (B$661) | B$1,697 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (B$66) | B$355 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (B$735) | B$2,091 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (B$539) | B$754 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (B$43) | B$219 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (B$39) | B$49 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (B$301) | B$716 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (B$111) | B$256 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (B$24) | B$11 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (B$2.81) | B$15 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 45% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guyana | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (B$45) | B$100 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (B$44) | B$74 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (B$74) | B$150 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (B$61) | B$110 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Bahamas | ||||
| Guyana | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (B$14,217) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 218 G$ (B$1.03) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | B$56 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 55% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guyana | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (B$10) | B$5.71 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (B$2.84) | B$23 | - 88% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (B$20) | B$114 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (B$8) | B$8 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (B$5.29) | B$10 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (B$7) | B$14 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (B$3.92) | B$6.00 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (B$2.27) | B$8 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (B$11) | B$20 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 77% cheaper than in Bahamas | ||||
| Guyana | Bahamas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (B$24) | B$92 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (B$13) | B$60 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | B$43 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (B$54) | B$150 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (B$9) | B$24 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (B$3.36) | B$4.88 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (B$1.71) | B$7 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (B$71) | B$1,200 | - 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (B$0.05) | B$0.73 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (B$27) | B$113 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (B$4.74) | B$10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 52% cheaper than in Bahamas
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