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Monthly cost in Guyana
Spending runs from GYD 116,000 a month in the poorest fifth to GYD 696,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
GYD 272,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
GYD 116,000richest 20%
GYD 696,000
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How living costs in Guyana compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Guyana against other countries
More expensive than 57% of countries
Where Guyana sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs GYD 209,000 at world-middle prices costs GYD 225,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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GYD 116,000/mo
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Guyana?
A typical person in Guyana spends about GYD 272,000 a month — around GYD 3,260,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Guyana?
By spending, Guyana ranks #41 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about GYD 272,000 a month, the poorest 20% about GYD 116,000 and the richest 20% about GYD 696,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Guyana in US dollars?
The cost of living in Guyana is about $1,300 a month, or roughly $15,600 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Guyana?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about GYD 116,000 a month per person, a typical one around GYD 272,000, and a comfortable life around GYD 383,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Guyana enough to live on?
Usually not quite. Average spending is about GYD 272,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Guyana is about GYD 255,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Guyana.
Is Guyana an expensive country to live in?
Yes. Guyana is more expensive than 78% of countries worldwide and ranks 4th of 33 in Latin America by cost of living.
What currency is used in Guyana?
Guyana uses the Guyanaese Dollar (GYD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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