Cost of living in Guyana compared to Finland
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| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 34% more expensive than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (€17) | €13 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (€20) | €10 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (€7) | €6 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (€2.15) | €1.23 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (€4.13) | €3.00 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (€2.99) | €2.46 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (€8) | €3.19 | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (€6) | €1.57 | + 285% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (€2.45) | €1.08 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (€1.43) | €2.26 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €12 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (€0.49) | €2.66 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (€1.58) | €1.20 | + 32% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 38% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (€754) | €1,414 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (€559) | €924 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (€71) | €59 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (€350) | €859 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (€265) | €592 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (€61) | €36 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (€23) | €13 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (€163) | €326 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€96) | €82 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€20) | €6 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (€6) | €23 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is about the same as in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€39) | €63 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€38) | €22 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€64) | €63 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€52) | €80 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 9% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (€13,469) | €22,420 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 438 G$ (€1.79) | €1.70 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €59 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 6% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€8) | €5.49 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (€3.27) | €9 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (€18) | €43 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €3.35 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€4.56) | €3.62 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€6) | €3.00 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (€2.20) | €1.48 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (€1.43) | €1.55 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 38% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€20) | €27 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (€11) | €25 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€41) | €47 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€47) | €57 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€2.89) | €3.83 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.47) | €7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€61) | €409 | - 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (€0.06) | €0.08 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (€44) | €34 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (€2.04) | €10 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 735 prices entered by 73 different people.
Cost of living in Guyana is 11% cheaper than in Finland
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