Cost of living in Guyana compared to Dominican Republic
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 29% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Guyana | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (RD$ 389) | RD$ 483 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (RD$ 450) | RD$ 401 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (RD$ 172) | RD$ 197 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (RD$ 125) | RD$ 70 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (RD$ 211) | RD$ 114 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (RD$ 120) | RD$ 80 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (RD$ 335) | RD$ 255 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (RD$ 347) | RD$ 162 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (RD$ 69) | RD$ 88 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (RD$ 98) | RD$ 157 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (RD$ 1,857) | RD$ 750 | + 147% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 542 G$ (RD$ 147) | RD$ 78 | + 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (RD$ 75) | RD$ 48 | + 58% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 24% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Guyana | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (RD$ 66,100) | RD$ 52,795 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,307 G$ (RD$ 28,576) | RD$ 24,788 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (RD$ 3,770) | RD$ 3,841 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (RD$ 42,102) | RD$ 24,946 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (RD$ 30,887) | RD$ 14,018 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (RD$ 2,442) | RD$ 2,086 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (RD$ 2,222) | RD$ 1,469 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (RD$ 17,233) | RD$ 24,655 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (RD$ 6,362) | RD$ 7,267 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (RD$ 1,357) | RD$ 316 | + 329% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (RD$ 161) | RD$ 1,285 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is about the same as in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Guyana | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (RD$ 2,574) | RD$ 2,834 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (RD$ 2,547) | RD$ 2,085 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (RD$ 4,227) | RD$ 5,310 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (RD$ 3,481) | RD$ 6,388 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 5% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Guyana | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (RD$ 895,473) | RD$ 878,116 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (RD$ 84) | RD$ 100 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | RD$ 2,700 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 41% more expensive than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Guyana | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (RD$ 545) | RD$ 346 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (RD$ 1,411) | RD$ 626 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,052 G$ (RD$ 1,099) | RD$ 1,808 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (RD$ 434) | RD$ 469 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (RD$ 303) | RD$ 151 | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (RD$ 401) | RD$ 255 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (RD$ 146) | RD$ 144 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (RD$ 130) | RD$ 162 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (RD$ 543) | RD$ 848 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 27% cheaper than in Dominican Republic | ||||
| Guyana | Dominican Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (RD$ 1,357) | RD$ 1,396 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (RD$ 719) | RD$ 619 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (RD$ 2,714) | RD$ 2,731 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (RD$ 3,094) | RD$ 3,538 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (RD$ 543) | RD$ 475 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (RD$ 192) | RD$ 219 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (RD$ 98) | RD$ 189 | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (RD$ 4,070) | RD$ 22,938 | - 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (RD$ 5.78) | RD$ 9 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 G$ (RD$ 2,442) | RD$ 3,561 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (RD$ 136) | RD$ 284 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,022 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 9% more expensive than in Dominican Republic
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