Cost of living in Guyana compared to Finland
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 25% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,392 G$ (€6) | €12 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,545 G$ (€7) | €9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 600 G$ (€2.61) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (€2.11) | €1.54 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (€2.62) | €3.44 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 398 G$ (€1.74) | €3.43 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (€5.38) | €5.85 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (€5.57) | €2.13 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (€1.10) | €1.15 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (€1.57) | €2.50 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (€30) | €15 | + 100% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (€2.21) | €3.38 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (€1.21) | €2.22 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (€1,062) | €1,796 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (€608) | €1,200 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (€61) | €179 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (€676) | €1,127 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (€496) | €763 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (€39) | €63 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (€36) | €17 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (€277) | €387 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€102) | €100 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €7 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (€2.59) | €33 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 37% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€41) | €97 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€41) | €51 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€68) | €98 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€56) | €163 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (€13,080) | €28,283 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 218 G$ (€0.95) | €2.12 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €55 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 28% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€9) | €18 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (€2.62) | €7 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (€18) | €113 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €5.20 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€4.87) | €3.08 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€6) | €3.61 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (€3.61) | €1.92 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (€2.09) | €1.73 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (€10) | €31 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 52% cheaper than in Finland | ||||
| Guyana | Finland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €50 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (€12) | €29 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €128 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€50) | €77 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €12 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.09) | €4.32 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.57) | €7 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€65) | €486 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (€0.04) | €0.07 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (€25) | €55 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (€4.36) | €9 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 357 prices entered by 64 different people.
Cost of living in Guyana is 35% cheaper than in Finland
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