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Prices and Cost of Living in Guyana

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Calculate how much money you will spend on your vacation in Guyana. Sample budget for each type of traveler - food, transportation, sightseeing and accommodation expenses.

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Food

from 15.14 USD to 20.78 USD

Transportation

from 1.15 USD to 1.91 USD

Sightseeing

from 3.17 USD to 3.66 USD

Accommodation

from 44.64 USD to 49.60 USD

Backpacker's budget

Traveling with a backpack

from 64.09 USD to 75.94 USD

Average daily expenses were calculated on the basis of the prices of accommodation, food (restaurants and shops), transport (public transport and taxis) and some tourist attractions. Values may vary depending on the city, tourist season, or during major religious and public events. Update 2 August 2025.

How much do you spend per day on travel and sightseeing?

Traveling and sightseeing in a cheap way (hostels, cheap food), you can fit into a budget from 13404 GYD (64.09 USD) to 15883 GYD (75.94 USD). On the other hand, a slightly higher standard (3-star hotel, meals in restaurants) you should expect to spend from 34861 GYD (167 USD) to 42993 GYD (206 USD). You should additionally take into account that if you are traveling alone, the cost may be slightly higher.

Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living

The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Guyana. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.

Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.

1 day

Cheapest products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 9.09 USD to 16.26 USD

Mid-range products

Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.

from 12.07 USD to 24.92 USD

Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 2 August 2025.

How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Guyana?

When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 1901 GYD (9.09 USD) to 3401 GYD (16.26 USD) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 2524 GYD (12.07 USD) to 5212 GYD (24.92 USD) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.

Budget and shopping basket update: 2 August 2025

Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.

Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.

BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).

TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).

FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.

Prices in Guyana

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Guyana, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)6.42 USD
Banana (1kg)2.57 USD
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)10.73 USD
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)14.67 USD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)7.74 USD
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)2.20 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)1.71 USD
Eggs (regular) (12)3.91 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)2.53 USD
Lettuce (1 head)2.03 USD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)2.05 USD
Local Cheese (1kg)12.81 USD
Milk (regular), (1 liter)3.55 USD
Onion (1kg)3.03 USD
Oranges (1kg)3.45 USD
Potato (1kg)2.43 USD
Rice (white), (1kg)2.01 USD
Tomato (1kg)5.55 USD
Water (1.5 liter bottle)1.55 USD

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 (3.03 USD) for a kilo of onions to 2243 GYD (10.73 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 420 GYD (2.01 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 428 GYD (2.05 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 538 GYD (2.57 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 1343 GYD (6.42 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 325 GYD (1.55 USD). Dairy prices in Guyana, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 743 GYD (3.55 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 2679 GYD (12.81 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 1619 GYD (7.74 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 818 GYD (3.91 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 1161 GYD (5.55 USD) per kilo.

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)4.67 USD
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)1.21 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)2.15 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)2.39 USD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)8.61 USD
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course71.72 USD
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant11.95 USD
Water (0.33 liter bottle)0.63 USD

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 (4.67 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 252 GYD (1.21 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 1800 GYD (8.61 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 15000 GYD (71.72 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 2500 GYD (11.95 USD).

Public Transportation Prices

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)29.64 USD
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)0.57 USD
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)9.56 USD
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)3.35 USD
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)2.87 USD

How much does transportation cost in Guyana?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 120 GYD (0.57 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 6200 GYD (29.64 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 600 GYD (2.87 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 700 GYD (3.35 USD).

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L0.80 USD
Gasoline 1L0.81 USD

Fuel prices in Guyana

Average fuel prices in Guyana are 170 GYD (0.81 USD) per liter of gasoline and 168 GYD (0.8 USD) per liter of diesel.

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat6.22 USD
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult39.62 USD

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre593 USD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre498 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre1 846 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre1 109 USD

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 (498 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 123929 GYD (593 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 566947 GYD (2711 USD) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre2 711 USD
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre1 024 USD

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)1 082 USD

Hotel Prices in Guyana

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
2
117 USD
Quality Inn Suites, Guyana
7
214 USD
The Bel Air Hotel
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in Guyana. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 06/2025, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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