Cost of living in Guyana compared to Fiji
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 10% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Guyana | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (15 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (18 FJ$) | 15 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (7 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (4.98 FJ$) | 2.41 FJ$ | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (8 FJ$) | 14 FJ$ | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (4.76 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (13 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (14 FJ$) | 4.13 FJ$ | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (2.72 FJ$) | 2.54 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (3.88 FJ$) | 3.71 FJ$ | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (74 FJ$) | 17 FJ$ | + 345% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 542 G$ (5.85 FJ$) | 4.45 FJ$ | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (3.00 FJ$) | 1.81 FJ$ | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 27% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Guyana | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (2,628 FJ$) | 1,684 FJ$ | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,307 G$ (1,136 FJ$) | 836 FJ$ | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (150 FJ$) | 301 FJ$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (1,674 FJ$) | 1,019 FJ$ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (1,228 FJ$) | 1,116 FJ$ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (97 FJ$) | 248 FJ$ | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (88 FJ$) | 65 FJ$ | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (685 FJ$) | 1,445 FJ$ | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (253 FJ$) | 467 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (54 FJ$) | 13 FJ$ | + 324% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (6 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 150% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 150% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Guyana | Fiji | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (102 FJ$) | 40 FJ$ | + 156% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (101 FJ$) | 25 FJ$ | + 305% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (168 FJ$) | 120 FJ$ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (138 FJ$) | 150 FJ$ | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| Guyana | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (35,601 FJ$) | 35,000 FJ$ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (3.33 FJ$) | 3.12 FJ$ | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 47 FJ$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 119% more expensive than in Fiji | ||||
| Guyana | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (22 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (56 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 696% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,052 G$ (44 FJ$) | 70 FJ$ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (17 FJ$) | 6.00 FJ$ | + 188% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (12 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 93% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (16 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | + 164% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (5.81 FJ$) | 3.49 FJ$ | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (5.18 FJ$) | 3.68 FJ$ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (22 FJ$) | 8 FJ$ | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is about the same as in Fiji | ||||
| Guyana | Fiji | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (54 FJ$) | 30 FJ$ | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (29 FJ$) | 18 FJ$ | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (108 FJ$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (123 FJ$) | 50 FJ$ | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (22 FJ$) | 11 FJ$ | + 104% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (8 FJ$) | 7 FJ$ | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (3.88 FJ$) | 6 FJ$ | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (162 FJ$) | 2,000 FJ$ | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (0.23 FJ$) | 0.19 FJ$ | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 G$ (97 FJ$) | 100 FJ$ | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (5.39 FJ$) | 10 FJ$ | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 77 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 17% more expensive than in Fiji
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