Cost of living in Norway compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Norway is 84% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | kr 202 (4,354 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | kr 120 (2,587 G$) | 1,427 G$ | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | kr 72 (1,561 G$) | 654 G$ | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | kr 20 (436 G$) | 483 G$ | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | kr 49 (1,061 G$) | 600 G$ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | kr 37 (798 G$) | 457 G$ | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | kr 59 (1,277 G$) | 1,054 G$ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | kr 29 (628 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | kr 23 (495 G$) | 308 G$ | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | kr 32 (685 G$) | 408 G$ | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | kr 177 (3,813 G$) | 2,104 G$ | + 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | kr 36 (782 G$) | 492 G$ | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | kr 25 (539 G$) | 299 G$ | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Norway is 123% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | kr 22,577 (486,615 G$) | 177,107 G$ | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | kr 16,698 (359,909 G$) | 91,764 G$ | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | kr 3,191 (68,780 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 359% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | kr 13,093 (282,191 G$) | 116,602 G$ | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | kr 10,049 (216,600 G$) | 64,430 G$ | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | kr 1,141 (24,602 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | kr 445 (9,591 G$) | 11,026 G$ | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | kr 4,824 (103,984 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | kr 3,478 (74,970 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 220% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | kr 94 (2,034 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | kr 496 (10,693 G$) | 1,290 G$ | + 729% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Norway is 42% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | kr 964 (20,772 G$) | 7,628 G$ | + 172% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | kr 472 (10,178 G$) | 9,388 G$ | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | kr 999 (21,522 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | kr 1,215 (26,180 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 104% | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Norway is 146% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | kr 360,840 (7,777,359 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | kr 22 (485 G$) | 218 G$ | + 122% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | kr 819 (17,649 G$) | 6,395 G$ | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Norway is 16% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | kr 66 (1,423 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | kr 116 (2,495 G$) | 600 G$ | + 316% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | kr 473 (10,185 G$) | 4,542 G$ | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | kr 45 (960 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | kr 41 (877 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | kr 38 (829 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | kr 26 (564 G$) | 771 G$ | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | kr 23 (506 G$) | 480 G$ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | kr 455 (9,799 G$) | 2,130 G$ | + 360% | |
| Entertainment | + 119% | |||
| Entertainment in Norway is 119% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Norway | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | kr 673 (14,516 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 190% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | kr 286 (6,162 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | kr 1,389 (29,930 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | kr 1,044 (22,497 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | kr 167 (3,604 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | kr 47 (1,005 G$) | 709 G$ | + 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | kr 91 (1,966 G$) | 542 G$ | + 263% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | kr 5,951 (128,265 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 755% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | kr 1.37 (30 G$) | 26 G$ | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | kr 464 (10,003 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | kr 146 (3,145 G$) | 1,000 G$ | + 214% | |
| TOTAL | + 106% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
21.553
GYD
/
NOK
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 494 prices entered by 87 different people.
Cost of living in Norway is 106% more expensive than in Guyana
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