Prices and Cost of Living in Guyana

Food and beverage prices in Guyana

Popular food products found on store shelves in Guyana include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 634 GYD (2.61 EUR) for a kilo of onions to 2243 GYD (9.26 EUR) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 420 GYD (1.73 EUR) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 428 GYD (1.76 EUR) per half kilo. Bananas cost 538 GYD (2.22 EUR) per kilo, while apples cost 1343 GYD (5.54 EUR) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 325 GYD (1.34 EUR). Dairy prices in Guyana, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 743 GYD (3.06 EUR), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 2679 GYD (11.05 EUR). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 1619 GYD (6.68 EUR) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 818 GYD (3.37 EUR), and the average price of tomatoes is 1161 GYD (4.79 EUR) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Guyana vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 977 GYD (4.03 EUR), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 252 GYD (1.04 EUR). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 1800 GYD (7.43 EUR) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 15000 GYD (61.88 EUR). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 2500 GYD (10.31 EUR).

How much does transportation cost in Guyana?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 120 GYD (0.5 EUR), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 6200 GYD (25.58 EUR). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 600 GYD (2.48 EUR), along with a per-kilometer charge of 700 GYD (2.89 EUR).

Fuel prices in Guyana

Average fuel prices in Guyana are 170 GYD (0.7 EUR) per liter of gasoline and 168 GYD (0.69 EUR) per liter of diesel.

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Guyana?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Guyana varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 104116 GYD (430 EUR) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 123929 GYD (511 EUR) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 566947 GYD (2339 EUR) per square meter.