Cost of living in Guyana compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 175% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (R$ 119) | R$ 37 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (R$ 146) | R$ 36 | + 306% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (R$ 51) | R$ 12 | + 340% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (R$ 15) | R$ 5.45 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (R$ 58) | R$ 24 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (R$ 43) | R$ 12 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 141% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (R$ 3.50) | R$ 10 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (R$ 11) | R$ 4.46 | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 152,088 G$ (R$ 4,432) | R$ 3,975 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 122,600 G$ (R$ 3,573) | R$ 2,567 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (R$ 508) | R$ 755 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (R$ 2,500) | R$ 2,958 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (R$ 1,894) | R$ 1,925 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (R$ 437) | R$ 551 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (R$ 163) | R$ 96 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (R$ 1,166) | R$ 1,815 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (R$ 683) | R$ 633 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (R$ 146) | R$ 29 | + 397% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (R$ 44) | R$ 21 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (R$ 276) | R$ 266 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (R$ 274) | R$ 270 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (R$ 454) | R$ 393 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (R$ 374) | R$ 317 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (R$ 96,173) | R$ 115,742 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 246 G$ (R$ 7) | R$ 5.97 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 88% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (R$ 59) | R$ 22 | + 172% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (R$ 152) | R$ 45 | + 233% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (R$ 130) | R$ 279 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (R$ 47) | R$ 24 | + 94% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (R$ 33) | R$ 13 | + 147% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 115% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 5.72 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (R$ 58) | R$ 57 | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Guyana | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (R$ 146) | R$ 114 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (R$ 77) | R$ 59 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (R$ 291) | R$ 209 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (R$ 332) | R$ 238 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (R$ 58) | R$ 32 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (R$ 21) | R$ 16 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (R$ 437) | R$ 3,422 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (R$ 0.44) | R$ 1.28 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (R$ 313) | R$ 140 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 20% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 39% more expensive than in Brazil
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