Cost of Living in Guyana - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Guyana
Address: GY

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $872 (excluding rent), and $1,456 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,138 (excluding rent), and $3,399 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$11.92 GYD 2,493

$7.63 GYD 1,596

$16.68 GYD 3,489

Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range

$72.0 GYD 15.1K

$57.6 GYD 12.0K

$100 GYD 21.0K

Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)

$8.53 GYD 1,784

$9.28 GYD 1,942

Cappuccino

$4.48 GYD 936

$1.88 GYD 394

$8.47 GYD 1,771

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

$1.24 GYD 259

$1.17 GYD 246

$1.47 GYD 308

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.65 GYD 137

$0.56 GYD 117

$0.92 GYD 193

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.10 GYD 439

$1.40 GYD 293

$4.65 GYD 973

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.37 GYD 496

$2.27 GYD 475

$3.31 GYD 692

Milk (1 liter)

$3.49 GYD 730

$2.63 GYD 550

$7.17 GYD 1,499

White Bread (500g)

$2.10 GYD 438

$1.79 GYD 374

$5.63 GYD 1,178

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.03 GYD 425

$1.75 GYD 366

$2.43 GYD 508

Eggs

$3.96 GYD 828

$2.02 GYD 422

$6.97 GYD 1,457

Local Cheese (1kg)

$13.05 GYD 2,731

$8.97 GYD 1,877

$48.76 GYD 10.2K

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.98 GYD 1,670

$2.76 GYD 577

$15.89 GYD 3,324

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.88 GYD 2,275

$6.80 GYD 1,421

$17.87 GYD 3,737

Apples (1kg)

$6.39 GYD 1,337

$2.18 GYD 457

$11.89 GYD 2,487

Banana (1kg)

$2.50 GYD 524

$1.40 GYD 292

$9.30 GYD 1,945

Oranges (1kg)

$3.46 GYD 724

$1.45 GYD 302

$6.64 GYD 1,388

Tomato (1kg)

$5.57 GYD 1,166

$2.41 GYD 503

$7.69 GYD 1,609

Potato (1kg)

$2.46 GYD 515

$0.68 GYD 142

$4.47 GYD 935

Onion (1kg)

$3.05 GYD 637

$1.70 GYD 355

$4.82 GYD 1,007

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.97 GYD 412

$0.93 GYD 195

$3.72 GYD 778

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.53 GYD 320

$1.03 GYD 215

$1.88 GYD 394

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.22 GYD 463

$3.37 GYD 706

Wine (Bottle)

$14.39 GYD 3,010

$10.76 GYD 2,252

$23.40 GYD 4,894

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.68 GYD 352

$1.50 GYD 315

$1.89 GYD 395

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.56 GYD 536

$2.19 GYD 457

$2.92 GYD 610

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.60 GYD 125

$0.99 GYD 207

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$29.99 GYD 6,273

$38.70 GYD 8,095

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.83 GYD 593

$2.36 GYD 494

$4.72 GYD 986

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.32 GYD 694

$2.37 GYD 495

$4.26 GYD 890

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$9.63 GYD 2,015

$12.05 GYD 2,520

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)

$18.2K GYD 3.8M

$16.1K GYD 3.4M

$18.2K GYD 3.8M

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

$89.5 GYD 18.7K

$71.4 GYD 14.9K

$119 GYD 24.9K

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

$26.62 GYD 5,569

$23.56 GYD 4,927

$28.27 GYD 5,912

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$60.4 GYD 12.6K

$38.67 GYD 8,088

$75.6 GYD 15.8K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$39.62 GYD 8,286

$28.68 GYD 5,999

$47.81 GYD 9,999

Cinema Ticket

$6.16 GYD 1,288

$5.68 GYD 1,189

$7.11 GYD 1,487

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

$1,115 GYD 233.3K

$915 GYD 191.3K

$1,214 GYD 253.9K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$25.5K GYD 5.3M

$20.3K GYD 4.2M

$27.4K GYD 5.7M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$37.44 GYD 7,832

$24.41 GYD 5,106

$48.82 GYD 10.2K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$45.26 GYD 9,467

$16.46 GYD 3,443

$56.4 GYD 11.8K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$78.4 GYD 16.4K

$38.40 GYD 8,031

$264 GYD 55.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$80.0 GYD 16.7K

$42.36 GYD 8,861

$151 GYD 31.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$591 GYD 123.7K

$299 GYD 62.6K

$1,432 GYD 299.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$500 GYD 104.6K

$288 GYD 60.3K

$804 GYD 168.2K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,813 GYD 379.2K

$846 GYD 176.9K

$4,698 GYD 982.6K

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,127 GYD 235.8K

$583 GYD 122.0K

$2,429 GYD 508.1K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,430 GYD 717.5K

$3,356 GYD 702.0K

$3,505 GYD 733.0K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,310 GYD 274.0K

$465 GYD 97.2K

$2,152 GYD 450.0K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,079 GYD 225.7K

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: March 3, 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	-		$676	$874	$2,226	$2,163	58.3	158.05
2	Buxton, Guyana	-	43	$697	$834	$2,181	$2,079	63.59	195.71
3	Enterprise	-		$336	$395	$1,303	$1,205	32.56	195.71
4	Fort Wellington	-	45	$765	$858	$1,948	$2,115	94.8	141.99
5	Georgetown	310320	66	$919	$1,320	$2,250	$3,593	25.81	191.36
6	Linden	60000	47	$934	$891	$1,888	$2,209	7.63	183.66
7	Paradise	-	82	$783	$1,632	$1,711	$2,663	125.16	195.71
8	Rosignol	2000	82	$650	$1,604	$2,135	$2,671	351.45	129.78
9	Uitvlugt	-		$794	$852	$2,310	$2,153	33.92	42.16
10	Vreed en Hoop	-		$834	$874	$2,229	$2,139	185.05	184.41

Guyana Median Internet Speeds (Updated January 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.