Cost of Living in Guyana - Updated Prices & Insights

Name: Guyana
Address: GY

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $852 (excluding rent), and $1,432 including rent.

Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,149 (excluding rent), and $3,375 including rent.

Meal at Budget Restaurant

$12.12 GYD 2,535

$7.76 GYD 1,623

$16.96 GYD 3,548

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)

$8.44 GYD 1,766

$9.18 GYD 1,921

Cappuccino

$4.52 GYD 946

$1.90 GYD 398

$8.56 GYD 1,791

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

$1.19 GYD 248

$1.13 GYD 236

$1.41 GYD 295

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.71 GYD 149

$0.61 GYD 127

$1.01 GYD 211

Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$2.21 GYD 463

$1.47 GYD 309

$4.91 GYD 1,026

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.33 GYD 487

$2.23 GYD 467

$3.25 GYD 680

Milk (1 liter)

$3.60 GYD 753

$2.71 GYD 567

$7.39 GYD 1,546

White Bread (500g)

$2.00 GYD 418

$1.71 GYD 357

$5.37 GYD 1,123

Rice (white) (1kg)

$2.00 GYD 418

$1.72 GYD 359

$2.38 GYD 499

Eggs

$3.88 GYD 811

$1.98 GYD 414

$6.83 GYD 1,428

Local Cheese (1kg)

$12.64 GYD 2,645

$8.69 GYD 1,818

$47.22 GYD 9,878

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.71 GYD 1,612

$2.66 GYD 557

$15.34 GYD 3,209

Beef Round Steak (1kg)

$10.77 GYD 2,254

$6.73 GYD 1,408

$17.69 GYD 3,701

Apples (1kg)

$6.28 GYD 1,313

$2.15 GYD 449

$11.68 GYD 2,443

Banana (1kg)

$2.65 GYD 554

$1.48 GYD 309

$9.83 GYD 2,057

Oranges (1kg)

$3.48 GYD 729

$1.45 GYD 304

$6.68 GYD 1,396

Tomato (1kg)

$5.63 GYD 1,177

$2.43 GYD 508

$7.76 GYD 1,624

Potato (1kg)

$2.40 GYD 502

$0.66 GYD 138

$4.36 GYD 912

Onion (1kg)

$2.94 GYD 615

$1.64 GYD 343

$4.65 GYD 973

Lettuce (1 head)

$1.97 GYD 412

$0.93 GYD 195

$3.72 GYD 778

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$1.54 GYD 322

$1.03 GYD 216

$1.89 GYD 396

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)

$2.23 GYD 466

$3.39 GYD 709

Wine (Bottle)

$14.71 GYD 3,078

$11.04 GYD 2,308

$23.99 GYD 5,017

Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.76 GYD 368

$1.57 GYD 329

$1.97 GYD 413

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.59 GYD 542

$2.21 GYD 463

$2.95 GYD 617

One-way Ticket (Public Transport)

$0.57 GYD 118

$0.94 GYD 196

Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$29.43 GYD 6,156

$37.98 GYD 7,944

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$2.86 GYD 598

$2.38 GYD 498

$4.75 GYD 994

Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)

$3.38 GYD 706

$2.41 GYD 504

$4.33 GYD 906

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$9.32 GYD 1,949

$11.65 GYD 2,438

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.02 GYD 213

$1.01 GYD 211

$1.03 GYD 215

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

$15.7K GYD 3.3M

$17.2K GYD 3.6M

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

$18.8K GYD 3.9M

$16.6K GYD 3.5M

$18.8K GYD 3.9M

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

$89.7 GYD 18.8K

$71.6 GYD 15.0K

$119 GYD 25.0K

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

$26.59 GYD 5,562

$23.53 GYD 4,922

$28.23 GYD 5,905

Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)

$60.7 GYD 12.7K

$38.85 GYD 8,128

$76.0 GYD 15.9K

Gym Membership (Monthly)

$40.02 GYD 8,371

$28.97 GYD 6,060

$48.29 GYD 10.1K

Cinema Ticket

$6.12 GYD 1,280

$5.65 GYD 1,182

$7.06 GYD 1,477

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

$1,131 GYD 236.5K

$927 GYD 193.9K

$1,230 GYD 257.3K

International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)

$25.7K GYD 5.4M

$20.5K GYD 4.3M

$27.7K GYD 5.8M

Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$36.87 GYD 7,712

$24.04 GYD 5,028

$48.07 GYD 10.1K

Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)

$45.48 GYD 9,513

$16.54 GYD 3,460

$56.7 GYD 11.9K

Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)

$77.0 GYD 16.1K

$37.72 GYD 7,890

$259 GYD 54.2K

Men's Leather Business Shoes

$80.0 GYD 16.7K

$42.39 GYD 8,866

$151 GYD 31.5K

1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$597 GYD 125.0K

$303 GYD 63.3K

$1,447 GYD 302.6K

1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$504 GYD 105.3K

$290 GYD 60.7K

$809 GYD 169.3K

3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)

$1,848 GYD 386.5K

$862 GYD 180.3K

$4,788 GYD 1.0M

3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)

$1,096 GYD 229.3K

$567 GYD 118.6K

$2,363 GYD 494.2K

Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)

$3,519 GYD 736.1K

$3,451 GYD 721.9K

$3,587 GYD 750.3K

Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)

$1,301 GYD 272.2K

$464 GYD 97.0K

$2,146 GYD 448.9K

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$1,044 GYD 218.4K

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 19, 2026

By City in Guyana

Lowest

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	-		$769	$875	$1,733	$2,119	58.3	158.05
2	Buxton, Guyana	-	43	$737	$834	$2,184	$2,066	63.59	195.71
3	Enterprise	-		$376	$405	$1,083	$1,188	32.56	195.71
4	Fort Wellington	-	45	$733	$879	$1,865	$2,086	94.8	141.99
5	Georgetown	310320	66	$902	$1,291	$2,248	$3,533	25.81	191.36
6	Linden	60000	47	$863	$920	$1,815	$2,191	7.63	183.66
7	Paradise	-	82	$796	$1,654	$1,728	$2,609	125.16	195.71
8	Rosignol	2000	82	$653	$1,606	$1,878	$2,592	351.45	129.78
9	Uitvlugt	-		$873	$865	$1,777	$2,138	33.92	42.16
10	Vreed en Hoop	-		$823	$855	$2,291	$2,085	185.05	184.41

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.