Travel budget in Guyana

Guyana: calculate your travel budget

Guyana: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Guyana for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 54 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 2.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1185* (248808 $)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 147 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 32 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 6 per person

Total budget:

$ 3640* (764652 $)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 209 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 57 per person
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 6301* (1323896 $)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Guyana in 2024

Cost of living: Guyana VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Guyana in 2024 is 30% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Guyana by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Guyana compared to the national average.

Cities /Guyana View Details
Linden 54% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Linden
Georgetown (Guyana) 8% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Georgetown (Guyana)
Parika 3% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Parika



Local prices in Guyana by expense type

Guyana: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Guyana costs 37% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 12/person
($ 7.1 to $ 17)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 37/person
($ 25 to $ 51)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.6/person
($ 8.1 to $ 8.6)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.2 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 4.8)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.5 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.2/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 5.7)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Guyana: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Guyana costs 33% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 67/night
($ 66 to $ 66)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 138/night
($ 40 to $ 356)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 156/night
($ 73 to $ 346)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 341/night
($ 227 to $ 568)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 323
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 77/night
($ 77 to $ 514)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 470
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 54/month
($ 54 to $ 54)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 168/month
($ 94 to $ 323)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 228/month
($ 90 to $ 496)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 115/month
($ 56 to $ 286)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Family room
Family room
$ 225/month
($ 73 to $ 615)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Guyana: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Guyana costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 3.5/litre
($ 2.2 to $ 5)

233% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 2/500g
($ 1.7 to $ 2.7)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 2/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 2.3)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 4.3)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.4/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 7.6)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 4.5/kg
($ 1 to $ 6.7)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.3/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 6.4)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.7
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

25% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Guyana: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Guyana costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.3/km
($ 2.3 to $ 4.3)

96% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.3
($ 2.3 to $ 4.8)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 63/24hrs
($ 45 to $ 96)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Guyana: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Guyana costs 71% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6/ticket
($ 5.7 to $ 7.1)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 3.2/hr
($ 3.2 to $ 4.8)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Guyana: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Guyana costs 35% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 2.3)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 34
($ 15 to $ 77)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 48
($ 31 to $ 58)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Georgetown (Guyana)
New York City → Georgetown (Guyana)
New York City → Georgetown (Guyana)
$ 624
(fair price: $ 526)
London → Georgetown (Guyana)
London → Georgetown (Guyana)
London → Georgetown (Guyana)
$ 1185
(fair price: $ 986)
Toronto → Georgetown (Guyana)
Toronto → Georgetown (Guyana)
Toronto → Georgetown (Guyana)
$ 856
(fair price: $ 713)
Montreal → Georgetown (Guyana)
Montreal → Georgetown (Guyana)
Montreal → Georgetown (Guyana)
$ 737
(fair price: $ 615)
Atlanta → Georgetown (Guyana)
Atlanta → Georgetown (Guyana)
Atlanta → Georgetown (Guyana)
$ 602
(fair price: $ 501)
Los Angeles → Georgetown (Guyana)
Los Angeles  → Georgetown (Guyana)
Los Angeles  → Georgetown (Guyana)
$ 786
(fair price: $ 633)

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About the information on the cost of living in Guyana

The information about the cost of living in Guyana shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Guyana updated on 23-09-2024.

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