Cost of Living in Guyana
Summary of cost of living in Guyana:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,220.2$ (673,364.9GY$), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 887.2$ (185,524.1GY$), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Guyana is, on average, 27.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Guyana is, on average, 52.7% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 11.96 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 71.73 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 8.61 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 2.15 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.39 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 4.55 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 1.21 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 0.67 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 13.44 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 1.92 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 0.91 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 3.86 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 5.81 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 3.51 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 4.87 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.91 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 1.20 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 1.56 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.52 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.10 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.38 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.03 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 1.55 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 14.67 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.71 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 2.53 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.20 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.57 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 29.65 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 2.87 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.39 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 9.56 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.92 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 15,781.29 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 18,435.41 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 89.87 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 27.03 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 60.84 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 39.45 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 0.00 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 6.22 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 985.50 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 25,502.71 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 36.67 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 46.01 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 78.12 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 81.26 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 574.61 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 497.90 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 1,853.56 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 1,087.57 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 251.88 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 80.30 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,068.72 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.64 |
Prices in Guyana
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Last update: 27 April 2025
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Last update: 27 April 2025
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