Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food in San Diego, California (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Diego, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $16 (3,377 G$) | 1,608 G$ | 110% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (1,859 G$) | 1,259 G$ | 48% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.31 (902 G$) | 521 G$ | 73% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.88 (184 G$) | 510 G$ | 64% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.57 (747 G$) | 730 G$ | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.00 (838 G$) | 383 G$ | 119% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (1,419 G$) | 1,078 G$ | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.15 (660 G$) | 740 G$ | 11% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.32 (276 G$) | 229 G$ | 21% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.54 (531 G$) | 333 G$ | 59% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $11 (2,290 G$) | 3,982 G$ | 43% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.98 (415 G$) | 400 G$ | 4% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.15 (450 G$) | 282 G$ | 60% |
| Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,312 (693,101 G$) | 232,431 G$ | 198% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,142 (448,201 G$) | 113,424 G$ | 295% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $167 (34,981 G$) | 20,497 G$ | 71% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,359 (493,628 G$) | 117,257 G$ | 321% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,599 (334,563 G$) | 77,460 G$ | 332% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $108 (22,652 G$) | 13,624 G$ | 66% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $71 (14,840 G$) | 10,028 G$ | 48% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $321 (67,281 G$) | 139,876 G$ | 52% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $125 (26,108 G$) | 25,674 G$ | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (2,285 G$) | 1,705 G$ | 34% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $24 (5,020 G$) | 1,621 G$ | 210% |
| Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $52 (10,854 G$) | 8,610 G$ | 26% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $39 (8,165 G$) | 7,398 G$ | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $91 (19,150 G$) | 16,822 G$ | 14% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $120 (25,028 G$) | 15,990 G$ | 57% |
| Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,457 (4,909,222 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.85 (177 G$) | 213 G$ | 17% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $72 (15,159 G$) | 8,612 G$ | 76% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $16 (3,324 G$) | 3,664 G$ | 9% |
| Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (1,443 G$) | 2,053 G$ | 30% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $17 (3,460 G$) | 2,219 G$ | 56% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $105 (21,981 G$) | 3,824 G$ | 475% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $8 (1,651 G$) | 1,216 G$ | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.47 (727 G$) | 769 G$ | 5% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $6 (1,278 G$) | 917 G$ | 39% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.74 (783 G$) | 484 G$ | 62% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.54 (322 G$) | 405 G$ | 20% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $24 (4,944 G$) | 1,127 G$ | 339% |
| Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Diego, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $45 (9,491 G$) | 4,896 G$ | 94% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $29 (5,985 G$) | 2,523 G$ | 137% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $279 (58,360 G$) | 5,738 G$ | 917% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $93 (19,444 G$) | 13,433 G$ | 45% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $14 (2,936 G$) | 1,714 G$ | 71% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.92 (1,030 G$) | 919 G$ | 12% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $8 (1,741 G$) | 417 G$ | 317% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $393 (82,206 G$) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.59 (123 G$) | 21 G$ | 474% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $54 (11,355 G$) | 5,596 G$ | 103% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 (1,970 G$) | 549 G$ | 259% |
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For example, you would need at least 1,191,922 G$ ($5,695) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 630,000 G$ in Georgetown.