Cost of Living in Guyana - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Guyana
Address: GY

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $847 (excluding rent), and $1,468 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,147 (excluding rent), and $3,426 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$12.15 GYD 2,542

$7.78 GYD 1,628

$17.01 GYD 3,558

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$72.3 GYD 15.1K

$57.8 GYD 12.1K

$101 GYD 21.0K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.46 GYD 1,770

$9.20 GYD 1,925

Cappuccino

$4.55 GYD 952

$1.92 GYD 401

$8.61 GYD 1,801

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

$1.18 GYD 247

$1.12 GYD 235

$1.41 GYD 294

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.71 GYD 148

$0.60 GYD 126

$1.00 GYD 209

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.19 GYD 458

$1.46 GYD 306

$4.86 GYD 1,016

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.44 GYD 511

$2.34 GYD 490

$3.41 GYD 713

Milk (1 liter)

$3.63 GYD 760

$2.74 GYD 572

$7.46 GYD 1,561

White Bread (500g)

$2.01 GYD 420

$1.71 GYD 358

$5.39 GYD 1,128

Rice (white) (1kg)

$1.95 GYD 408

$1.68 GYD 351

$2.33 GYD 488

Eggs

$3.90 GYD 815

$1.99 GYD 416

$6.86 GYD 1,435

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.04 GYD 2,727

$8.96 GYD 1,875

$48.69 GYD 10.2K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.60 GYD 1,589

$2.63 GYD 550

$15.13 GYD 3,164

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.77 GYD 2,253

$6.73 GYD 1,408

$17.69 GYD 3,700

Apples (1kg)

$6.29 GYD 1,315

$2.15 GYD 449

$11.70 GYD 2,447

Banana (1kg)

$2.54 GYD 532

$1.42 GYD 297

$9.44 GYD 1,976

Oranges (1kg)

$3.43 GYD 717

$1.43 GYD 299

$6.57 GYD 1,374

Tomato (1kg)

$5.44 GYD 1,138

$2.35 GYD 491

$7.50 GYD 1,570

Potato (1kg)

$2.49 GYD 521

$0.69 GYD 144

$4.52 GYD 946

Onion (1kg)

$3.09 GYD 647

$1.72 GYD 361

$4.89 GYD 1,023

Lettuce (1 head)

$2.08 GYD 435

$0.98 GYD 206

$3.92 GYD 820

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.58 GYD 330

$1.06 GYD 222

$1.94 GYD 407

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.19 GYD 458

$3.33 GYD 697

Wine (Bottle)

$14.44 GYD 3,022

$10.82 GYD 2,264

$23.54 GYD 4,924

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.74 GYD 365

$1.56 GYD 326

$1.96 GYD 409

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.60 GYD 543

$2.22 GYD 464

$2.96 GYD 618

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.56 GYD 117

$0.93 GYD 194

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$30.15 GYD 6,307

$38.91 GYD 8,139

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.81 GYD 588

$2.34 GYD 490

$4.68 GYD 979

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.40 GYD 711

$2.42 GYD 507

$4.36 GYD 912

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$9.54 GYD 1,996

$11.93 GYD 2,496

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.06 GYD 221

$1.05 GYD 219

$1.07 GYD 224

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

$15.9K GYD 3.3M

$17.3K GYD 3.6M

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

$18.4K GYD 3.9M

$16.2K GYD 3.4M

$18.4K GYD 3.9M

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

$89.9 GYD 18.8K

$71.7 GYD 15.0K

$120 GYD 25.0K

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

$27.59 GYD 5,771

$24.41 GYD 5,106

$29.29 GYD 6,127

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$60.1 GYD 12.6K

$38.50 GYD 8,053

$75.3 GYD 15.8K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$39.23 GYD 8,206

$28.40 GYD 5,941

$47.33 GYD 9,902

Cinema Ticket

$6.16 GYD 1,289

$5.69 GYD 1,190

$7.11 GYD 1,488

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

$1,117 GYD 233.7K

$916 GYD 191.6K

$1,215 GYD 254.2K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$25.1K GYD 5.3M

$20.0K GYD 4.2M

$27.1K GYD 5.7M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$37.07 GYD 7,754

$24.17 GYD 5,056

$48.33 GYD 10.1K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$45.37 GYD 9,492

$16.50 GYD 3,452

$56.6 GYD 11.8K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$78.3 GYD 16.4K

$38.36 GYD 8,025

$264 GYD 55.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$82.2 GYD 17.2K

$43.56 GYD 9,112

$155 GYD 32.4K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$595 GYD 124.4K

$301 GYD 63.0K

$1,440 GYD 301.2K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$496 GYD 103.7K

$286 GYD 59.7K

$796 GYD 166.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,885 GYD 394.4K

$879 GYD 184.0K

$4,885 GYD 1.0M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,110 GYD 232.2K

$574 GYD 120.1K

$2,392 GYD 500.4K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,501 GYD 732.4K

$3,433 GYD 718.1K

$3,569 GYD 746.7K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,292 GYD 270.2K

$460 GYD 96.2K

$2,130 GYD 445.5K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,080 GYD 226.0K

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: April 13, 2026

By City in Guyana

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Highest

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	-		$659	$851	$1,987	$2,089	291.26	249.88
2	Buxton, Guyana	-	43	$710	$863	$1,947	$2,045	152.26	210.28
3	Enterprise	-		$313	$391	$1,311	$1,210	34.68	210.28
4	Fort Wellington	-	45	$753	$853	$2,164	$2,103	120.18	147.69
5	Georgetown	310320	66	$914	$1,336	$2,263	$3,514	59.53	196.97
6	Linden	60000	47	$767	$921	$2,312	$2,227	89.07	135.48
7	Paradise	-	82	$783	$1,621	$1,669	$2,681	102.76	210.28
8	Rosignol	2000	82	$827	$1,607	$1,862	$2,597	267.48	171.85
9	Uitvlugt	-		$851	$862	$1,867	$2,115	62.35	62.31
10	Vreed en Hoop	-		$876	$848	$1,758	$2,092	78.38	191.43

Guyana Median Internet Speeds (Updated April 2026)

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Fixed Broadband

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The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.

Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

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.