Cost of living in Peru compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Peru is 40% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Peru | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | S/. 25 (1,391 G$) | 1,392 G$ | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | S/. 19 (1,037 G$) | 1,545 G$ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | S/. 8 (446 G$) | 600 G$ | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | S/. 4.91 (274 G$) | 483 G$ | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | S/. 8 (456 G$) | 600 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | S/. 3.39 (189 G$) | 398 G$ | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | S/. 12 (680 G$) | 1,234 G$ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | S/. 4.65 (260 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | S/. 3.10 (173 G$) | 253 G$ | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | S/. 6 (347 G$) | 360 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | S/. 34 (1,896 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | S/. 8 (440 G$) | 508 G$ | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | S/. 2.07 (116 G$) | 278 G$ | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Peru is 37% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Peru | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | S/. 3,043 (169,940 G$) | 243,593 G$ | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | S/. 1,657 (92,553 G$) | 139,558 G$ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | S/. 196 (10,931 G$) | 13,892 G$ | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | S/. 1,767 (98,663 G$) | 155,155 G$ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | S/. 1,117 (62,374 G$) | 113,824 G$ | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | S/. 146 (8,130 G$) | 9,001 G$ | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | S/. 70 (3,900 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | S/. 1,290 (72,067 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | S/. 400 (22,342 G$) | 23,444 G$ | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | S/. 34 (1,922 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | S/. 18 (1,028 G$) | 593 G$ | + 73% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Peru is 29% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Peru | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | S/. 160 (8,958 G$) | 9,487 G$ | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | S/. 98 (5,477 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | S/. 244 (13,622 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | S/. 240 (13,419 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Peru is 11% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Peru | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | S/. 62,940 (3,515,159 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | S/. 5.32 (297 G$) | 218 G$ | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | S/. 106 (5,941 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Peru is 33% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Peru | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | S/. 18 (981 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | S/. 11 (633 G$) | 600 G$ | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | S/. 93 (5,168 G$) | 4,212 G$ | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | S/. 26 (1,458 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | S/. 14 (808 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | S/. 17 (952 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | S/. 5.42 (303 G$) | 828 G$ | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | S/. 5.44 (304 G$) | 480 G$ | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | S/. 37 (2,059 G$) | 2,279 G$ | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Peru is 21% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Peru | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | S/. 51 (2,875 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | S/. 29 (1,595 G$) | 2,793 G$ | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | S/. 113 (6,336 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | S/. 112 (6,232 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | S/. 33 (1,832 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | S/. 15 (831 G$) | 709 G$ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | S/. 8 (427 G$) | 360 G$ | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | S/. 1,934 (108,010 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 620% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | S/. 0.57 (32 G$) | 10 G$ | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | S/. 152 (8,507 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | S/. 17 (977 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
55.850
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Cost of living in Peru is 21% cheaper than in Guyana
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