Capital city in Demerara-Mahaica, Guyana
Cost of living in Georgetown
How much a month costs in Georgetown
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,430–2,390 (G$300,000–500,000).
Prices in Georgetown
Typical 2026 ranges in GYD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GYD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | G$120,000–250,000 | $574–1,190 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | G$80,000–150,000 | $382–717 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | G$20,000–45,000 | $96–215 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | G$800–1,500 | $3.8–7.2 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | G$3,500–7,000 | $17–33 |
| Cappuccino | G$600–1,000 | $2.9–4.8 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | G$600–1,000 | $2.9–4.8 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | G$150–300 | $0.7–1.4 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | G$1,000–2,000 | $4.8–9.6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | G$8,000–15,000 | $38–72 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | G$3,000–6,000 | $14–29 |
Value for money: 32/100
A value score of 32/100 means Georgetown gives more quality of life per dollar than 31% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 54/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Georgetown
Similar safety, lower cost, in South America.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Sucre | Bolivia | $457–706 |
| Uyuni | Bolivia | $499–831 |
| Huaraz | Peru | $697–1,100 |
| Huacachina | Peru | $726–1,160 |
| Salta | Argentina | $788–1,310 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Georgetown?
About $717–1,050 on a lean budget, $1,430–2,390 for a comfortable month and $3,110–5,260 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Georgetown?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs G$120,000–250,000 ($574–1,190) a month in the center and G$80,000–150,000 ($382–717) outside it.
How much does food cost in Georgetown?
A local meal is G$800–1,500 ($3.8–7.2); a mid-range restaurant is G$3,500–7,000 ($17–33) per person.
Is Guyana expensive?
Prices in Guyana are about 33% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.