Cost of Living in Guyana
Summary of cost of living in Guyana:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,276.5$ (685,111.8GY$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 886.1$ (185,280.3GY$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Guyana is, on average, 26.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Guyana is, on average, 38.1% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2,500.00 GY$ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 15,000.00 GY$ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 1,800.00 GY$ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 425.00 GY$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 500.00 GY$ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 1,130.91 GY$ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 254.42 GY$ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 143.75 GY$ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 729.02 GY$ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 388.09 GY$ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 205.80 GY$ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 787.63 GY$ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,215.06 GY$ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 755.02 GY$ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 903.13 GY$ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 682.67 GY$ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 296.15 GY$ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 352.49 GY$ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 505.74 GY$ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 228.69 GY$ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 305.32 GY$ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 423.56 GY$ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 324.96 GY$ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 3,068.25 GY$ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 381.69 GY$ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 587.08 GY$ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 510.00 GY$ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 120.00 GY$ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 6,200.00 GY$ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 500.00 GY$ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1,126.54 GY$ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 2,000.00 GY$ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 216.00 GY$ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,450,000.00 GY$ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 3,855,000.00 GY$ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 20,299.38 GY$ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 4,832.50 GY$ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 11,364.44 GY$ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 8,285.71 GY$ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,045.50 GY$ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1,250.00 GY$ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 232,081.93 GY$ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 5,332,669.25 GY$ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 8,201.58 GY$ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 9,621.67 GY$ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 17,170.00 GY$ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 18,389.48 GY$ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 146,424.42 GY$ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 114,956.17 GY$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 593,190.12 GY$ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 231,990.07 GY$ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 52,670.65 GY$ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 19,888.50 GY$ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 219,729.19 GY$ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.64 |
Prices in Guyana
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Last update: 20 August 2025
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Last update: 20 August 2025
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