Cost of living
Guyana compared to Lakeland South
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Overview comparison
GuyanaLakeland South
Consumer prices in Guyana are roughly 5% higher than in Lakeland South.
Cost of living
| Item | Guyana | Lakeland South |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,620 | 2,314 |
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| Total with rent family | 6,781 | 6,251 |
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| Without rent one person | 818 | 1,037 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,686 | 2,422 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,583.19 | 1,557.67 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,115.37 | 3,076.58 |
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| Food person | 742 | 714 |
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| Food family | 1,557 | 1,599 |
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| Transport person | 118.96 | 112.4 |
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| Transport family | 260.73 | 252.81 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.05 years | 81.92 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Guyana | Lakeland South |
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| Lunch Menu | 18.72 | 20.47 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 62.79 | 86.42 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.86 | 9.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.12 | 5.27 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.74 | 6.28 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.93 | 2.59 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Guyana | Lakeland South |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,809.44 | 1,825.55 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,354.28 | 1,089.52 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,795.8 | 2,636.64 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,025.93 | 2,767.56 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 105.07 | 130.79 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 175.08 | 216.1 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 62.83 | 52.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Guyana | Lakeland South |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.61 | 5.39 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,344 | 5,415 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,037 | 3,082 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.95 | 2.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 71.2% | 61.52% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.1 | 19.68 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.9 | 0.96 |
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Groceries
| Item | Guyana | Lakeland South |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.17 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.11 | 3.28 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.16 | 3.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.65 | 13.19 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.35 | 12.89 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.93 | 14.38 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.85 | 2.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.55 | 1.34 |
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Other
| Item | Guyana | Lakeland South |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 59.76 | 45.85 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.86 | 12.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 116.12 | 109.25 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.04 | 19.1 |
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| Brand Jeans | 57.46 | 50.74 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.2 | 72.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,630.64 | 1,158.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,164 | 19,932 |
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