Cost of living in Indonesia compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Indonesia is 31% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Rp 64,632 (885 G$) | 1,433 G$ | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Rp 60,696 (831 G$) | 1,657 G$ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Rp 27,585 (378 G$) | 632 G$ | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Rp 21,684 (297 G$) | 461 G$ | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Rp 29,420 (403 G$) | 777 G$ | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Rp 18,202 (249 G$) | 441 G$ | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Rp 65,816 (902 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Rp 44,338 (607 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Rp 23,243 (318 G$) | 253 G$ | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Rp 37,779 (518 G$) | 360 G$ | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Rp 376,939 (5,163 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Rp 21,944 (301 G$) | 542 G$ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Rp 20,736 (284 G$) | 278 G$ | + 2% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Indonesia is 9% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Rp 20,953,000 (287,017 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Rp 11,167,100 (152,968 G$) | 105,307 G$ | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Rp 1,054,360 (14,443 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Rp 9,923,360 (135,931 G$) | 155,155 G$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Rp 5,211,980 (71,394 G$) | 113,824 G$ | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Rp 555,271 (7,606 G$) | 9,001 G$ | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Rp 361,046 (4,946 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Rp 4,110,400 (56,305 G$) | 63,508 G$ | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,797,940 (24,628 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Rp 58,625 (803 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Rp 87,033 (1,192 G$) | 593 G$ | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Indonesia is 10% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Rp 862,192 (11,810 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Rp 470,714 (6,448 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Rp 1,197,150 (16,399 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Rp 1,408,570 (19,295 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Indonesia is 16% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Rp 527,419,000 (7,224,654 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Rp 11,228 (154 G$) | 309 G$ | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Rp 158,658 (2,173 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Indonesia is 59% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Rp 22,717 (311 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Rp 48,531 (665 G$) | 5,200 G$ | - 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Rp 355,517 (4,870 G$) | 4,052 G$ | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Rp 115,732 (1,585 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Rp 23,036 (316 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Rp 32,995 (452 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Rp 49,135 (673 G$) | 539 G$ | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Rp 17,984 (246 G$) | 480 G$ | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Rp 87,591 (1,200 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Indonesia is 16% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Indonesia | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Rp 194,090 (2,659 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Rp 119,744 (1,640 G$) | 2,649 G$ | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Rp 3,533,850 (48,407 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 384% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Rp 487,508 (6,678 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Rp 119,009 (1,630 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Rp 38,686 (530 G$) | 709 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Rp 44,445 (609 G$) | 360 G$ | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Rp 11,422,800 (156,471 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 943% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Rp 2,007 (27 G$) | 21 G$ | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Rp 596,222 (8,167 G$) | 9,000 G$ | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Rp 36,260 (497 G$) | 500 G$ | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 692 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Indonesia is 10% cheaper than in Guyana
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