Cost of living comparison

Guyana

compared to

New Caledonia

New Caledonia vs. Guyana Cost of Living Summary

New Caledonia is 28.6% more expensive than Guyana overall.

Restaurants: pay 37.7% more in New Caledonia
Groceries: pay 38.8% more in New Caledonia
Transportation: pay 24.1% more in New Caledonia
Housing: pay 15.3% more in New Caledonia
Childcare: pay 39.5% less in New Caledonia
Entertainment and Sports: pay 2.0 times more in New Caledonia
Clothing: pay 76.7% more in New Caledonia

The cost of entertainment and sports, clothing, groceries, restaurants, transportation, and housing in New Caledonia are more expensive than in Guyana. Notably, entertainment and sports and clothing are significantly more expensive in New Caledonia.

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New Caledonia vs. Guyana Cost Breakdown

If you lived in New Caledonia instead of Guyana, you would:

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pay 37.7% more for restaurants

	Guyana	New Caledonia
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$17.93 GYD3,751.03	$20.64 CFPF2,193	+15.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.37 GYD1,960.54	$14.08 CFPF1,495	+50.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.24 GYD260.07	$1.97 CFPF209	+58.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.63 GYD132.54	$1.25 CFPF133	+97.5%
Average			+37.7%

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pay 38.8% more for groceries

	Guyana	New Caledonia
Bread 1 loaf	$2.09 GYD436.70	$3.47 CFPF369	+66.3%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.72 GYD1,615.37	$14.86 CFPF1,578	+92.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.31 GYD2,574.79	$4.55 CFPF483	-63.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.08 GYD854.23	$6.20 CFPF659	+51.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.19 GYD668.32	$12.77 CFPF1,356	+299.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.64 GYD761.80	$2.13 CFPF226	-41.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.80 GYD375.97	$3.25 CFPF345	+80.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.81 GYD378.61	$2.77 CFPF294	+52.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.20 GYD669.94	$3.62 CFPF384	+13.0%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.09 GYD228.28	$2.50 CFPF265	+128.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.38 GYD289.56	$1.70 CFPF181	+23.0%
Average			+38.8%

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pay 24.1% more for transportation

	Guyana	New Caledonia
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$3.96 GYD828.60	$6.03 CFPF641	+52.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$60.49 GYD12,655.65	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$27,252.48 GYD6M	$32,607.24 CFPF3M	+19.6%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$23.43 GYD4,901.34	$15.82 CFPF1,680	-32.5%
Average			+24.1%

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pay 15.3% more for housing

	Guyana	New Caledonia
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$43.65 GYD9,132.51	$48.79 CFPF5,182	+11.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$960.21 GYD201K	$750.67 CFPF79,728	-21.8%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$519.95 GYD109K	$774.13 CFPF82,220	+48.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$92.14 GYD19,275.88	$153.08 CFPF16,258	+66.1%
Average			+15.3%

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pay 39.5% less for childcare

	Guyana	New Caledonia
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,026.67 GYD215K	$750.67 CFPF79,728	-26.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$18,738.24 GYD4M	$9,383.38 CFPF997K	-49.9%
Average			-39.5%

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pay 2.0 times more for entertainment and sports

	Guyana	New Caledonia
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.91 GYD400.11	$9.38 CFPF997	+390.6%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.86 GYD1,225.34	$4.57 CFPF486	-21.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.35 GYD700.19	$19.52 CFPF2,073	+483.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$38.25 GYD8,002.20	$49.26 CFPF5,232	+28.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.22 GYD1,300.36	$14.08 CFPF1,495	+126.5%
Average			+103.9%

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pay 76.7% more for clothing

	Guyana	New Caledonia
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$38.25 GYD8,002.20	$109.47 CFPF11,627	+186.2%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$41.44 GYD8,669.05	$65.68 CFPF6,976	+58.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$135.07 GYD28,257.75	$98.53 CFPF10,464	-27.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$84.87 GYD17,754.87	$250.22 CFPF26,576	+194.8%
Average			+76.7%

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