Cost of Living in Guyana - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Guyana
Address: GY

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $867 (excluding rent), and $1,459 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,134 (excluding rent), and $3,412 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$11.93 GYD 2,495

$7.64 GYD 1,597

$16.70 GYD 3,493

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$70.9 GYD 14.8K

$56.7 GYD 11.9K

$98.6 GYD 20.6K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.46 GYD 1,770

$9.21 GYD 1,926

Cappuccino

$4.63 GYD 969

$1.95 GYD 408

$8.76 GYD 1,833

Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)

$1.24 GYD 260

$1.18 GYD 247

$1.48 GYD 309

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.71 GYD 149

$0.61 GYD 127

$1.01 GYD 211

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.20 GYD 460

$1.47 GYD 307

$4.88 GYD 1,020

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.34 GYD 489

$2.24 GYD 469

$3.27 GYD 683

Milk (1 liter)

$3.48 GYD 727

$2.62 GYD 548

$7.14 GYD 1,494

White Bread (500g)

$2.02 GYD 422

$1.72 GYD 361

$5.43 GYD 1,135

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.97 GYD 412

$1.69 GYD 354

$2.35 GYD 492

Eggs

$3.85 GYD 805

$1.96 GYD 411

$6.78 GYD 1,417

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.08 GYD 2,735

$8.99 GYD 1,881

$48.85 GYD 10.2K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.54 GYD 1,578

$2.61 GYD 546

$15.02 GYD 3,141

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.71 GYD 2,241

$6.69 GYD 1,400

$17.59 GYD 3,680

Apples (1kg)

$6.41 GYD 1,342

$2.19 GYD 458

$11.93 GYD 2,496

Banana (1kg)

$2.51 GYD 524

$1.40 GYD 292

$9.30 GYD 1,946

Oranges (1kg)

$3.37 GYD 706

$1.41 GYD 295

$6.46 GYD 1,352

Tomato (1kg)

$5.45 GYD 1,140

$2.35 GYD 492

$7.52 GYD 1,573

Potato (1kg)

$2.39 GYD 500

$0.66 GYD 138

$4.34 GYD 907

Onion (1kg)

$3.00 GYD 627

$1.67 GYD 350

$4.74 GYD 992

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.06 GYD 430

$0.97 GYD 204

$3.88 GYD 812

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.54 GYD 322

$1.04 GYD 217

$1.89 GYD 396

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.19 GYD 458

$3.33 GYD 697

Wine (Bottle)

$14.57 GYD 3,048

$10.91 GYD 2,283

$23.74 GYD 4,965

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.72 GYD 360

$1.54 GYD 322

$1.93 GYD 404

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.56 GYD 536

$2.19 GYD 458

$2.92 GYD 610

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.60 GYD 126

$0.99 GYD 208

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$29.27 GYD 6,123

$37.78 GYD 7,902

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.86 GYD 599

$2.39 GYD 499

$4.76 GYD 996

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.33 GYD 697

$2.38 GYD 497

$4.27 GYD 894

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$9.65 GYD 2,019

$12.07 GYD 2,525

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.01 GYD 212

$1.00 GYD 210

$1.02 GYD 214

Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)

$15.8K GYD 3.3M

$17.2K GYD 3.6M

Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)

$18.3K GYD 3.8M

$16.1K GYD 3.4M

$18.3K GYD 3.8M

Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)

$90.4 GYD 18.9K

$72.1 GYD 15.1K

$120 GYD 25.1K

SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)

$27.51 GYD 5,754

$24.34 GYD 5,091

$29.21 GYD 6,109

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$58.9 GYD 12.3K

$37.67 GYD 7,880

$73.7 GYD 15.4K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$39.10 GYD 8,179

$28.31 GYD 5,921

$47.19 GYD 9,870

Cinema Ticket

$6.39 GYD 1,337

$5.90 GYD 1,234

$7.38 GYD 1,543

Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)

$1,117 GYD 233.7K

$916 GYD 191.6K

$1,216 GYD 254.3K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$25.2K GYD 5.3M

$20.0K GYD 4.2M

$27.1K GYD 5.7M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$37.26 GYD 7,794

$24.29 GYD 5,082

$48.59 GYD 10.2K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$46.02 GYD 9,627

$16.74 GYD 3,501

$57.4 GYD 12.0K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$78.4 GYD 16.4K

$38.39 GYD 8,029

$264 GYD 55.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$81.2 GYD 17.0K

$42.98 GYD 8,991

$153 GYD 32.0K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$587 GYD 122.8K

$297 GYD 62.2K

$1,421 GYD 297.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$497 GYD 104.0K

$286 GYD 59.9K

$799 GYD 167.1K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,854 GYD 387.8K

$865 GYD 180.9K

$4,804 GYD 1.0M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,100 GYD 230.0K

$569 GYD 119.0K

$2,370 GYD 495.7K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,564 GYD 745.5K

$3,491 GYD 730.2K

$3,637 GYD 760.7K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,281 GYD 268.0K

$456 GYD 95.3K

$2,109 GYD 441.1K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,033 GYD 216.1K

20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)

6.64

4.5

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update: January 11, 2026

By City in Guyana

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Rank	City	Population	Living Index	Solo costs (no rent) / month	Solo costs (with rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (no rent) / month	Family of 3 costs (with rent) / month	Mobile download speed (Mbps)	Internet download speed (Mbps)
1	Blairmont	-		$693	$879	$1,832	$2,126	58.3	158.05
2	Buxton, Guyana	-	43	$699	$861	$2,240	$2,084	63.59	195.71
3	Enterprise	-		$303	$391	$1,241	$1,225	32.56	195.71
4	Fort Wellington	-	45	$838	$865	$2,049	$2,128	94.8	141.99
5	Georgetown	310320	66	$895	$1,289	$2,275	$3,572	25.81	191.36
6	Linden	60000	47	$821	$900	$1,927	$2,236	7.63	183.66
7	Paradise	-	82	$702	$1,620	$2,122	$2,589	125.16	195.71
8	Rosignol	2000	82	$873	$1,647	$1,850	$2,690	351.45	129.78
9	Uitvlugt	-		$768	$858	$2,000	$2,109	33.92	42.16
10	Vreed en Hoop	-		$861	$881	$2,076	$2,100	185.05	184.41

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Cost of Living in Guyana - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall, Guyana offers a relatively approachable mix of costs for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, with affordability hinging on location and lifestyle. Cost of Living in Guyana varies by city and by how you spend, with Georgetown typically pricier than inland towns. Housing options range from modest apartments to guesthouses; utilities are reasonable, though some imports raise costs. Local markets provide fresh produce at good value, and you can save by cooking at home. Transportation is flexible, with buses, minibuses, and ride-hailing commonly available. Tip: Start with a short-term stay in a neighborhood that matches your budget and test how monthly utilities add up.

Daily life in Guyana centers on practical choices about housing, groceries, and getting around. Start your housing search in Georgetown or coastal towns, where options range from compact apartments to larger houses, with rents and availability shifting by neighborhood. For food, local markets offer fresh produce and seafood at sensible prices, while supermarkets stock imported items with higher costs. Transport is flexible: minibuses, ferries on rivers, and ride-hailing apps cover most trips to errands or coworking spaces. For work, many nomads favor cafes with reliable Wi-Fi or dedicated coworking spaces. Guyana living cost varies by season and neighborhood. Tip: verify internet reliability and set a monthly transport budget before you commit.

Quality of life depends on balance, safety, and how you blend work with play. Use a simple budgeting framework: fix housing and internet first, then assign allowances for groceries, transport, and leisure. Seek neighborhoods that fit your pace – historic centers for walkability and access to services, or newer suburbs for space and greener views. Save by cooking with local ingredients, using public transit, and sharing amenities where possible. Expect some seasonal shifts in activity and prices, especially around holidays and tourist high season. Tip: trial a few different neighborhoods during your first month to find the best fit for your routines.