Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Guyana is 9.73 times less expensive as compared to Canada.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Guyana and Canada. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Guyana and Canada.
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Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 60,000 GYD (288 USD) | 2,300 CAD (1,679 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 80,000 GYD (384 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 120,000 GYD (576 USD) | 4,200 CAD (3,066 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 30,000 GYD (144 USD) | 1,600 CAD (1,168 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 40,000 GYD (192 USD) | 2,200 CAD (1,606 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 60,000 GYD (288 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 8 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | 0.5 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Guyana is 6.17 times less expensive than Canada.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 300,000 GYD (1,440 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 10,000 GYD (48 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 5,000 GYD (24 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 4,000 GYD (19.20 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 3,000 GYD (14.40 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 61.15% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Guyana costs 2.53 times less compared to Canada.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 3,000 GYD (14.40 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 82.95% less in Guyana compared to Canada.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 350 GYD (1.68 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 250 GYD (1.20 USD) | 1.50 CAD (1.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 70 GYD (0.34 USD) | 1 CAD (0.73 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 300 GYD (1.44 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 600 GYD (2.88 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 400 GYD (1.92 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
In Guyana, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.19 times less expensive than the cost in Canada.
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 57.41% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Apples (1 KG) | 350 GYD (1.68 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 300 GYD (1.44 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 250 GYD (1.20 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 300 GYD (1.44 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 350 GYD (1.68 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.19 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 3,500 GYD (16.80 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 800 GYD (3.84 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 400 GYD (1.92 USD) | 3.50 CAD (2.55 USD) |
Soft Drink | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 2.50 CAD (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 300 GYD (1.44 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 57.10% less in Guyana compared to Canada.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 250 GYD (1.20 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 350 GYD (1.68 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 600 GYD (2.88 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 800 GYD (3.84 USD) | 35 CAD (25.55 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 3.69 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 6,000 GYD (28.80 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 400 GYD (1.92 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 15,000 GYD (72 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 150 GYD (0.72 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 4,000 GYD (19.20 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 250 GYD (1.20 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 3.33 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 1,000,000 GYD (4,800 USD) | 30,000 CAD (21,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 5,000 GYD (24 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 60,000 GYD (288 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 15,000 GYD (72 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 10 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 1.60 CAD (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 760 GYD (3.65 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 500 GYD 2.40 USD | 20 CAD 14.60 USD |
You would have to pay 4.29 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Guyana compared to that of Canada.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Doctor Visit | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Eye Exam | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 800 GYD (3.84 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 3,000 GYD (14.40 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Vaccinations | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 300 GYD (1.44 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 10,000 GYD (48 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 20.93 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Haircuts | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 75 CAD (54.75 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 100 GYD (0.48 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 21.77 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 5,000 GYD (24 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Summer Dress | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 8,000 GYD (38.40 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 2,500 GYD (12 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 600 GYD (2.88 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Socks For Men | 200 GYD (0.96 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 250 GYD (1.20 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 3,000 GYD (14.40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Sportswear | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 7.89 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Children's Jeans | 800 GYD (3.84 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 30,000 GYD (144 USD) | 1,200 CAD (876 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 20,000 GYD (96 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 20,000 GYD (96 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 5,000 GYD (24 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 10,000 GYD (48 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 7.83 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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PreSchool Fees | 15,000 GYD (72 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 30,000 GYD (144 USD) | 1,500 CAD (1,095 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 45,000 GYD (216 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Private School Fees | 80,000 GYD (384 USD) | 10,000 CAD (7,300 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 150,000 GYD (720 USD) | 7,000 CAD (5,110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 200,000 GYD (960 USD) | 15,000 CAD (10,950 USD) |
After School Activities | 5,000 GYD (24 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Special Education Services | 10,000 GYD (48 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Tutoring | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
School Supplies | 800 GYD (3.84 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 10.69 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 1,200 GYD (5.76 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Gym Membership | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 300 GYD (1.44 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 400 GYD (1.92 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 600 GYD (2.88 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Bowling | 400 GYD (1.92 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Mini Golf | 400 GYD (1.92 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Video Games | 1,200 GYD (5.76 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Streaming Services | 800 GYD (3.84 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 30 CAD (21.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 10,000 GYD (48 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 6.07 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Language Classes | 5,000 GYD (24 USD) | 400 CAD (292 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Art Classes | 800 GYD (3.84 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 500 GYD (2.40 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Music Lessons | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 300 GYD (1.44 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Educational Software | 3,000 GYD (14.40 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 11.74 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 120,000 GYD (576 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 90,000 GYD (432 USD) | 4,000 CAD (2,920 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 1,000 GYD per hour (4.80 USD) | 0.53 CAD per hour (0.39 USD) |
Average Bonus | 10,000 GYD (48 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 14 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 10 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 8 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 90 | 70 |
Median Household Income | 150,000 GYD (720 USD) | 75,000 CAD (54,750 USD) |
If you lived in Guyana, you would earn 35.25 times less salary as compared to Canada.
Indicators | Guyana | Canada |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 2,000 GYD (9.60 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 1,500 GYD (7.20 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 1,200 GYD (5.76 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 1,000 GYD (4.80 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Professional Services cost 17.88 times less in Guyana, as compared to Canada.
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