Cost of living in Guyana compared to Spain
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (€6) | €17 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (€7) | €9 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (€2.86) | €3.87 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 461 G$ (€2.08) | €1.04 | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (€3.51) | €3.05 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (€1.99) | €2.25 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (€5.58) | €7 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (€5.77) | €1.97 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (€1.14) | €1.30 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (€1.63) | €1.06 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (€31) | €7 | + 355% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 542 G$ (€2.45) | €2.03 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (€1.26) | €1.00 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 14% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (€1,101) | €1,287 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,307 G$ (€476) | €872 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (€63) | €122 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (€701) | €818 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (€514) | €604 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (€41) | €82 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (€37) | €27 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (€287) | €346 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (€106) | €101 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (€23) | €8 | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (€2.68) | €11 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 4% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (€43) | €75 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (€42) | €31 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (€70) | €82 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (€58) | €90 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (€14,910) | €26,211 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (€1.40) | €1.64 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €30 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 31% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (€9) | €8 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,200 G$ (€23) | €7 | + 260% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,052 G$ (€18) | €62 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (€7) | €3.97 | + 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (€5.05) | €2.66 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (€7) | €3.34 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (€2.43) | €2.05 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (€2.17) | €1.98 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Guyana | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (€23) | €33 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (€12) | €16 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (€45) | €61 | - 26% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (€52) | €49 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (€9) | €10 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (€3.20) | €2.67 | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (€1.63) | €4.64 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (€68) | €525 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 21 G$ (€0.10) | €0.17 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 9,000 G$ (€41) | €48 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (€2.26) | €5.21 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,029 prices entered by 1,071 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 11% cheaper than in Spain
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