Cost of Living in Guyana
Summary of cost of living in Guyana:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $3,342.3 (GY$699,154.0), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $902.5 (GY$188,782.6), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Guyana is, on average, 25.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Guyana is, on average, 34.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | GY$2,500.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | GY$15,000.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | GY$1,882.63 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | GY$425.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | GY$600.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | GY$1,108.95 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | GY$263.00 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | GY$152.40 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | GY$674.32 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | GY$425.40 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | GY$209.31 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | GY$919.86 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | GY$1,215.12 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | GY$824.12 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | GY$1,009.11 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | GY$682.71 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | GY$313.98 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | GY$352.49 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | GY$547.72 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | GY$244.24 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | GY$308.47 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | GY$423.58 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | GY$335.80 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | GY$3,068.86 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | GY$368.36 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | GY$562.08 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | GY$510.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | GY$120.00 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | GY$6,200.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | GY$500.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | GY$1,126.54 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | GY$2,000.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | GY$208.80 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | GY$4,500,000.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | GY$4,057,500.00 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | GY$20,342.14 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | GY$5,082.50 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | GY$11,285.00 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | GY$8,000.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | GY$1,045.90 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | GY$1,250.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | GY$232,147.46 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | GY$3,835,025.19 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | GY$8,201.58 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | GY$9,027.08 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | GY$17,170.00 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | GY$18,389.48 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | GY$183,571.43 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | GY$128,282.20 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | GY$519,377.79 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | GY$241,990.07 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | GY$68,021.31 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | GY$25,293.11 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | GY$232,547.64 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.64 | |
Prices in Guyana
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Last update: 4 May 2026
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Last update: 4 May 2026
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