Cost of living in Italy compared to Guyana
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Italy is 15% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (4,066 G$) | 4,078 G$ | - 0% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (2,561 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.35 (1,285 G$) | 1,740 G$ | - 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (368 G$) | 527 G$ | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.21 (1,011 G$) | 1,011 G$ | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.77 (904 G$) | 733 G$ | + 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (1,824 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 9% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.37 (570 G$) | 1,486 G$ | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (397 G$) | 600 G$ | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.57 (377 G$) | 350 G$ | + 8% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (1,883 G$) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.54 (610 G$) | 120 G$ | + 408% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.53 (367 G$) | 388 G$ | - 5% | |
Housing | + 79% | |||
Housing in Italy is 79% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,447 (347,127 G$) | 184,724 G$ | + 88% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €928 (222,554 G$) | 136,983 G$ | + 62% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (34,685 G$) | 17,428 G$ | + 99% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €999 (239,675 G$) | 85,774 G$ | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €752 (180,401 G$) | 65,000 G$ | + 178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €130 (31,112 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (6,038 G$) | 5,594 G$ | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | €295 (70,675 G$) | 40,000 G$ | + 77% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 (33,620 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 43% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.66 (1,357 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 73% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (2,559 G$) | 1,500 G$ | + 71% | |
Clothes | + 46% | |||
Clothes in Italy is 46% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (20,203 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 113% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €41 (9,803 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €102 (24,475 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €96 (23,151 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 80% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Italy is 14% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,973 (6,232,082 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.77 (424 G$) | 438 G$ | - 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (9,302 G$) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 59% | |||
Personal Care in Italy is 59% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (2,279 G$) | 2,010 G$ | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €15 (3,569 G$) | 800 G$ | + 346% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €106 (25,416 G$) | 4,454 G$ | + 471% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.64 (1,353 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 15% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.89 (933 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.42 (821 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.06 (493 G$) | 539 G$ | - 8% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (417 G$) | 350 G$ | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (4,751 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 138% | |
Entertainment | + 66% | |||
Entertainment in Italy is 66% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
Italy | Guyana | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (9,896 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 98% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €18 (4,270 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €91 (21,897 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 119% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €64 (15,344 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (2,086 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.33 (558 G$) | 709 G$ | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.19 (1,246 G$) | 360 G$ | + 246% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €677 (162,527 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 984% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 15 G$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (12,259 G$) | 10,746 G$ | + 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (1,460 G$) | 500 G$ | + 192% | |
TOTAL | + 29% |
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,217 prices entered by 189 different people.
Cost of living in Italy is 29% more expensive than in Guyana
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