Cost of living in Italy compared to Guyana
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| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Italy is 25% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (3,711 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 195% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (1,928 G$) | 1,427 G$ | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.82 (1,058 G$) | 638 G$ | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 (286 G$) | 502 G$ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.82 (837 G$) | 600 G$ | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.50 (548 G$) | 499 G$ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (1,512 G$) | 826 G$ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.53 (554 G$) | 1,291 G$ | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.60 (350 G$) | 308 G$ | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.30 (286 G$) | 408 G$ | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (1,605 G$) | 2,104 G$ | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.85 (406 G$) | 519 G$ | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (288 G$) | 299 G$ | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,260 (276,521 G$) | 145,564 G$ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €839 (184,139 G$) | 80,138 G$ | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €189 (41,489 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €842 (184,609 G$) | 116,602 G$ | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €591 (129,560 G$) | 64,430 G$ | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (29,948 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 233% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (5,535 G$) | 10,798 G$ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €323 (70,888 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (29,137 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (1,357 G$) | 2,400 G$ | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (2,272 G$) | 1,290 G$ | + 76% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (15,524 G$) | 7,628 G$ | + 104% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (7,101 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (18,391 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €115 (25,212 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 97% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Italy is 44% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,189 (5,525,904 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.81 (398 G$) | 218 G$ | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (7,783 G$) | 6,395 G$ | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Italy is 10% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (1,949 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (2,750 G$) | 600 G$ | + 358% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (15,658 G$) | 4,542 G$ | + 245% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.45 (1,197 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.03 (665 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.96 (649 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.83 (401 G$) | 771 G$ | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.62 (356 G$) | 480 G$ | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (3,753 G$) | 2,130 G$ | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Italy is 71% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (8,664 G$) | 4,077 G$ | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 (3,784 G$) | 2,896 G$ | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €66 (14,394 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (14,942 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (1,926 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.77 (388 G$) | 709 G$ | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.02 (1,101 G$) | 542 G$ | + 103% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €487 (106,790 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 612% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (44 G$) | 26 G$ | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (10,909 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.60 (1,229 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,883 prices entered by 231 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 29, 2022.
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Cost of living in Italy is 39% more expensive than in Guyana
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