Cost of living in Maicao, Colombia vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 67% | |||
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Food in Maicao (Colombia) is 67% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$7,208 (432 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$10,000 (599 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$3,125 (187 G$) | 521 G$ | - 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$1,900 (114 G$) | 510 G$ | - 78% | |
12 eggs, large | COL$3,333 (200 G$) | 730 G$ | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$3,166 (190 G$) | 383 G$ | - 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$3,500 (210 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$2,267 (136 G$) | 740 G$ | - 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$1,100 (66 G$) | 229 G$ | - 71% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,333 (140 G$) | 333 G$ | - 58% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$25,500 (1,528 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | COL$3,500 (210 G$) | 400 G$ | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$968 (58 G$) | 282 G$ | - 79% | |
Housing | - 44% | |||
Housing in Maicao (Colombia) is 44% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$700,000 (41,952 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 82% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 113,424 G$ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$400,000 (23,972 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$600,000 (35,959 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$400,000 (23,972 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$353,490 (21,185 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 55% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$120,000 (7,192 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | COL$900,000 (53,938 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 61% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$350,000 (20,976 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$15,000 (899 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$5,625 (337 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Maicao (Colombia) is 8% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$173,381 (10,391 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 21% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$115,838 (6,942 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$176,397 (10,572 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$192,905 (11,561 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Maicao (Colombia) is 18% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$40,000,000 (2,397,244 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,054 (123 G$) | 220 G$ | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,612 G$ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$68,737 (4,119 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 12% | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Maicao (Colombia) is 12% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,053 G$ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,219 G$ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$150,000 (8,990 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 135% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,216 G$ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 769 G$ | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 917 G$ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 484 G$ | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | 405 G$ | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,127 G$ | - | |
Entertainment | - 45% | |||
Entertainment in Maicao (Colombia) is 45% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$30,000 (1,798 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | COL$8,000 (479 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,738 G$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$40,000 (2,397 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 82% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$10,000 (599 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$2,000 (120 G$) | 919 G$ | - 87% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$4,000 (240 G$) | 417 G$ | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$160 (10 G$) | 21 G$ | - 55% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$90,000 (5,394 G$) | 5,596 G$ | - 4% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$3,500 (210 G$) | 549 G$ | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 40% |

These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 726,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 439,229 G$ (COL$7,328,892) in Maicao.
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