Cost of living in Guyana compared to Bolivia
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| Food | + 152% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 152% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guyana | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ ($b135) | $b52 | + 159% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ ($b166) | $b40 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ ($b58) | $b15 | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ ($b17) | $b7 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ ($b34) | $b14 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ ($b24) | $b9 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ ($b66) | $b23 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ ($b49) | $b16 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ ($b20) | $b8 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ ($b12) | $b11 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $b59 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ ($b3.98) | $b12 | - 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ ($b13) | $b4.13 | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 31% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guyana | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ ($b6,121) | $b3,684 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ ($b4,539) | $b2,803 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ ($b577) | $b378 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ ($b2,842) | $b2,703 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ ($b2,154) | $b2,465 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ ($b497) | $b297 | + 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ ($b185) | $b164 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ ($b1,325) | $b3,482 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ ($b777) | $b1,253 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ ($b166) | $b54 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ ($b50) | $b24 | + 106% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 8% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guyana | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ ($b314) | $b438 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ ($b311) | $b268 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ ($b516) | $b632 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ ($b425) | $b568 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 24% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guyana | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ ($b109,344) | $b144,748 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 438 G$ ($b15) | $b3.75 | + 286% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $b148 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 14% more expensive than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guyana | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ ($b67) | $b35 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ ($b27) | $b69 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ ($b148) | $b202 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ ($b53) | $b20 | + 160% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ ($b37) | $b25 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ ($b49) | $b39 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ ($b18) | $b12 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ ($b12) | $b21 | - 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ ($b66) | $b65 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 13% cheaper than in Bolivia | ||||
| Guyana | Bolivia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ ($b166) | $b57 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ ($b88) | $b102 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ ($b331) | $b152 | + 118% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ ($b378) | $b185 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ ($b66) | $b47 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ ($b24) | $b27 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ ($b12) | $b22 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ ($b497) | $b4,257 | - 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ ($b0.50) | $b1.40 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ ($b356) | $b328 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ ($b17) | $b16 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 43% more expensive than in Bolivia
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