Cost of living in Guyana compared to Ecuador
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Guyana is 42% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Guyana | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ ($7) | $9 | - 26% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ ($8) | $7 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 623 G$ ($2.98) | $2.90 | + 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ ($2.20) | $1.07 | + 105% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,302 G$ ($6) | $2.43 | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 604 G$ ($2.89) | $1.14 | + 152% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ ($5.90) | $3.76 | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 G$ ($4.78) | $1.96 | + 144% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ ($1.21) | $1.37 | - 12% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 G$ ($2.15) | $1.75 | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ ($33) | $12 | + 177% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 542 G$ ($2.59) | $2.13 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ ($1.33) | $1.21 | + 10% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Guyana is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Guyana | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 150,000 G$ ($717) | $837 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,000 G$ ($382) | $448 | - 15% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 G$ ($72) | $59 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ ($410) | $497 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ ($311) | $307 | + 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ ($72) | $57 | + 26% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ ($39) | $26 | + 50% | |
40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ ($304) | $339 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ ($112) | $151 | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ ($24) | $7 | + 225% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ ($2.83) | $9 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Guyana is 13% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Guyana | Ecuador | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ ($45) | $62 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ ($45) | $42 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ ($74) | $111 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ ($61) | $103 | - 41% | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Ecuador | ||||
Guyana | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ ($15,774) | $20,107 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 G$ ($1.25) | $0.94 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $23 | - | |
Personal Care | + 25% | |||
Personal Care in Guyana is 25% more expensive than in Ecuador | ||||
Guyana | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ ($10) | $5.73 | + 68% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ ($25) | $10 | + 138% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,052 G$ ($19) | $42 | - 54% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ ($8) | $5.51 | + 39% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ ($5.34) | $4.18 | + 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ ($7) | $6 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ ($2.57) | $2.51 | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ ($2.29) | $2.26 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ ($10) | $11 | - 14% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in Ecuador | ||||
Guyana | Ecuador | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ ($24) | $18 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ ($13) | $12 | + 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ ($48) | $53 | - 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ ($55) | $42 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ ($10) | $11 | - 11% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ ($3.39) | $3.60 | - 6% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ ($1.72) | $2.32 | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ ($72) | $847 | - 92% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ ($0.10) | $0.22 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 G$ ($43) | $56 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ ($2.39) | $5.09 | - 53% | |
TOTAL | + 4% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,338 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 4% more expensive than in Ecuador
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