Cost of living in Guyana compared to Sweden
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| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 6% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Guyana | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (73 kr) | 127 kr | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (85 kr) | 93 kr | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (32 kr) | 68 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (25 kr) | 16 kr | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (40 kr) | 40 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (23 kr) | 38 kr | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (63 kr) | 54 kr | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (65 kr) | 30 kr | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (13 kr) | 14 kr | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (18 kr) | 19 kr | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (351 kr) | 114 kr | + 208% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (26 kr) | 23 kr | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (14 kr) | 22 kr | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Guyana | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (12,485 kr) | 18,237 kr | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (7,153 kr) | 13,606 kr | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (712 kr) | 1,095 kr | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (7,952 kr) | 12,628 kr | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (5,834 kr) | 9,695 kr | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (461 kr) | 576 kr | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (420 kr) | 321 kr | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (3,255 kr) | 3,909 kr | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (1,202 kr) | 2,925 kr | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (256 kr) | 123 kr | + 109% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (30 kr) | 279 kr | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Guyana | Sweden | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (486 kr) | 929 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (481 kr) | 430 kr | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (798 kr) | 1,029 kr | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (658 kr) | 1,376 kr | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 21% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Guyana | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (153,763 kr) | 294,774 kr | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (16 kr) | 21 kr | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 842 kr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 13% more expensive than in Sweden | ||||
| Guyana | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (103 kr) | 53 kr | + 95% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (31 kr) | 127 kr | - 76% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (216 kr) | 273 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (82 kr) | 39 kr | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (57 kr) | 31 kr | + 86% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (76 kr) | 36 kr | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (42 kr) | 31 kr | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (25 kr) | 24 kr | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (117 kr) | 338 kr | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 48% cheaper than in Sweden | ||||
| Guyana | Sweden | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (256 kr) | 465 kr | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (143 kr) | 301 kr | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,000 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (584 kr) | 787 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (103 kr) | 160 kr | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (36 kr) | 42 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (18 kr) | 72 kr | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (769 kr) | 9,261 kr | - 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (0.51 kr) | 1.32 kr | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (296 kr) | 398 kr | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (51 kr) | 69 kr | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 24% cheaper than in Sweden
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