Cost of living in Guyana compared to France
Currency:
Food | - 21% | |||
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Food in Guyana is 21% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guyana | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (€6) | €19 | - 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (€7) | €11 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 623 G$ (€2.74) | €7 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (€2.03) | €1.37 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,302 G$ (€5.72) | €4.68 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 604 G$ (€2.65) | €3.40 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (€5.42) | €7 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 G$ (€4.39) | €2.76 | + 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (€1.11) | €1.86 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 450 G$ (€1.98) | €2.50 | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (€30) | €9 | + 224% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 542 G$ (€2.38) | €2.31 | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (€1.22) | €1.30 | - 6% | |
Housing | - 54% | |||
Housing in Guyana is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guyana | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 150,000 G$ (€659) | €1,708 | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 80,000 G$ (€351) | €1,334 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 15,000 G$ (€66) | €191 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (€377) | €1,032 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (€286) | €849 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (€66) | €135 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (€36) | €28 | + 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (€279) | €457 | - 39% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€103) | €141 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €11 | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (€2.61) | €16 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Guyana is 28% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guyana | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€42) | €96 | - 57% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€41) | €40 | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€68) | €100 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€56) | €126 | - 55% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Guyana is 27% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guyana | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (€14,498) | €29,525 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 261 G$ (€1.15) | €1.89 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €61 | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Guyana is 32% 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 | + 191% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (€23) | €8 | + 184% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,052 G$ (€18) | €32 | - 44% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €3.65 | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€4.91) | €3.90 | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€6) | €3.83 | + 69% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (€2.37) | €2.58 | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (€2.11) | €2.81 | - 25% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Guyana is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
Guyana | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€22) | €48 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (€12) | €24 | - 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€44) | €103 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€50) | €75 | - 33% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €12 | - 24% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.12) | €5.04 | - 38% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.58) | €7 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€66) | €623 | - 89% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (€0.09) | €0.24 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 G$ (€40) | €36 | + 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (€2.20) | €11 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 36% |
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 36% cheaper than in France
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