Guyana: cost of living

What is the income tax threshold in Guyana?

Guyana's monthly income tax threshold rose to G$140,000 from the 2026 year of income, up from G$130,000 in 2025, according to the Budget Speech 2026. The Ministry of Finance says the change removes about 5,000 people from the tax net and adds over G$2 billion to workers' disposable income.

The threshold is the monthly income below which no personal income tax is paid. It was G$65,000 in 2020. Rates and bands above the threshold, and how to file, are published by the Guyana Revenue Authority.

Official sources: Ministry of Finance: Budget Speech 2026 (PDF) · Guyana Revenue Authority

How much have food prices risen in Guyana?

Food prices in Georgetown were 4.4% higher in August 2026 than a year earlier, according to the Bureau of Statistics consumer price index. In the month of August itself, food prices fell 0.5%, led by vegetables (down 2.0%) and fruit (down 1.2%), while condiments and spices rose 1.5%.

Food is the category households notice most, but it is one part of the index; overall prices rose 3.6% over the year. Housing costs in the index rose 1.3% over the same period. The figures cover Georgetown, and prices elsewhere, especially in hinterland regions, can differ.

Official sources: Bureau of Statistics: CPI August 2026

What is Guyana's inflation rate?

3.3%: that is consumer price inflation in Guyana for 2025, according to the IMF. Since 2005 it has ranged from -0.9% (2015) to 12.2% (2007). It is 13th highest of 29 in Latin America & Caribbean, where the median is 2.1%. World rank, highest first: 74th of 165.

What is food insecurity in Guyana?

The latest figure from the FAO, for 2024, is 25.5%. Latin America & Caribbean median: 28.0%; Guyana is 14th highest of 21. World rank, highest first: 63rd of 135.