Cost of living in Guyana compared to France
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 18% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,500 G$ (€7) | €18 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (€7) | €11 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 623 G$ (€2.71) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 550 G$ (€2.39) | €1.37 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,302 G$ (€5.67) | €5.23 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 751 G$ (€3.27) | €3.22 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (€5.37) | €7 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 G$ (€4.35) | €2.71 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (€2.61) | €2.02 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 369 G$ (€1.61) | €2.48 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (€30) | €9 | + 215% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 410 G$ (€1.78) | €2.31 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 384 G$ (€1.67) | €1.49 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 47% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 177,004 G$ (€771) | €1,574 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 144,809 G$ (€631) | €1,456 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 G$ (€65) | €213 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (€373) | €1,072 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (€283) | €860 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (€65) | €114 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 7,000 G$ (€30) | €25 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (€277) | €357 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€102) | €180 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €14 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | 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) | €45 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€68) | €106 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€56) | €121 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (€14,368) | €30,827 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 246 G$ (€1.07) | €1.86 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €65 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 29% more expensive than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€9) | €3.03 | + 188% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (€23) | €7 | + 237% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (€19) | €29 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €4.13 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€4.86) | €4.34 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€6) | €3.99 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (€2.34) | €2.49 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (€1.52) | €3.31 | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €24 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 58% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Guyana | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €43 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (€12) | €24 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€44) | €132 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€50) | €80 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €12 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.09) | €4.69 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.57) | €8 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€65) | €657 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (€0.07) | €0.27 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 8,228 G$ (€36) | €31 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (€2.18) | €12 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 36% cheaper than in France
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