Cost of living in San Jose, California (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food in San Jose, California (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $19 (4,091 G$) | 1,608 G$ | 154% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $11 (2,259 G$) | 1,259 G$ | 79% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $5.19 (1,093 G$) | 521 G$ | 110% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $1.21 (254 G$) | 510 G$ | 50% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.92 (825 G$) | 730 G$ | 13% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.21 (887 G$) | 383 G$ | 132% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (1,478 G$) | 1,078 G$ | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $4.37 (920 G$) | 740 G$ | 24% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $2.38 (501 G$) | 229 G$ | 119% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.95 (622 G$) | 333 G$ | 87% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $18 (3,797 G$) | 3,982 G$ | 5% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $2.37 (499 G$) | 400 G$ | 24% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.24 (472 G$) | 282 G$ | 67% |
| Housing in San Jose, California (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Jose, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $3,253 (684,707 G$) | 232,431 G$ | 195% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $2,659 (559,622 G$) | 113,424 G$ | 393% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $149 (31,352 G$) | 20,497 G$ | 53% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $2,358 (496,398 G$) | 117,257 G$ | 323% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,555 (327,265 G$) | 77,460 G$ | 322% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $114 (23,898 G$) | 13,624 G$ | 75% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $38 (8,061 G$) | 10,028 G$ | 20% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $329 (69,249 G$) | 139,876 G$ | 50% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $128 (26,902 G$) | 25,674 G$ | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $10 (2,182 G$) | 1,705 G$ | 28% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $37 (7,838 G$) | 1,621 G$ | 383% |
| Clothes in San Jose, California (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Jose, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $49 (10,267 G$) | 8,610 G$ | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $50 (10,586 G$) | 7,398 G$ | 43% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $89 (18,713 G$) | 16,822 G$ | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $112 (23,606 G$) | 15,990 G$ | 48% |
| Transportation in San Jose, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Jose, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $23,712 (4,991,155 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | 27% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.92 (194 G$) | 213 G$ | 9% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $81 (16,987 G$) | 8,612 G$ | 97% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 (3,954 G$) | 3,664 G$ | 8% |
| Personal Care in San Jose, California (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Jose, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (1,470 G$) | 2,053 G$ | 28% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $21 (4,398 G$) | 2,219 G$ | 98% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $110 (23,236 G$) | 3,824 G$ | 508% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $7 (1,456 G$) | 1,216 G$ | 20% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.71 (781 G$) | 769 G$ | 2% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.68 (1,195 G$) | 917 G$ | 30% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.57 (751 G$) | 484 G$ | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.93 (405 G$) | 405 G$ | 0% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $21 (4,452 G$) | 1,127 G$ | 295% |
| Entertainment in San Jose, California (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| San Jose, California (United States) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $50 (10,455 G$) | 4,896 G$ | 114% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $27 (5,728 G$) | 2,523 G$ | 127% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $202 (42,463 G$) | 5,738 G$ | 640% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $89 (18,816 G$) | 13,433 G$ | 40% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $13 (2,725 G$) | 1,714 G$ | 59% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.70 (1,200 G$) | 919 G$ | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $8 (1,634 G$) | 417 G$ | 292% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $436 (91,673 G$) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.43 (91 G$) | 21 G$ | 323% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $62 (13,088 G$) | 5,596 G$ | 134% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $9 (1,878 G$) | 549 G$ | 242% |
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For example, you would need at least 1,245,052 G$ ($5,915) in San Jose, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 632,000 G$ in Georgetown.