Cost of living in San Luis Potosí, Mexico vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 16% | |||
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Food in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 16% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 204 (2,136 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 109 (1,140 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 63 (659 G$) | 521 G$ | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 20 (211 G$) | 510 G$ | - 59% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 35 (364 G$) | 730 G$ | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 28 (290 G$) | 383 G$ | - 24% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 69 (719 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 43 (453 G$) | 740 G$ | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 27 (288 G$) | 229 G$ | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 25 (263 G$) | 333 G$ | - 21% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 191 (1,998 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 29 (305 G$) | 400 G$ | - 24% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 21 (223 G$) | 282 G$ | - 21% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 16,076 (168,479 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,019 (84,038 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 26% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,081 (11,329 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 11,022 (115,515 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 4,643 (48,654 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,148 (12,033 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 350 (3,672 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 8,718 (91,368 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,654 (17,335 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 128 (1,344 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 61 (636 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 4% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 829 (8,685 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 783 (8,211 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,646 (17,251 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,163 (12,188 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 38% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 323,019 (3,385,240 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 20 (206 G$) | 220 G$ | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 411 (4,303 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 50% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 69 (726 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 80% | |
Personal Care | - 19% | |||
Personal Care in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 19% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 74 (775 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 254 (2,667 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 611 (6,404 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 52 (544 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 55% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 60 (628 G$) | 769 G$ | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 57 (594 G$) | 917 G$ | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (328 G$) | 484 G$ | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 25 (267 G$) | 405 G$ | - 34% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 98 (1,032 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 12% | |||
Entertainment in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 12% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 325 (3,407 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 128 (1,343 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 908 (9,521 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 614 (6,433 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 93 (974 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 59 (619 G$) | 919 G$ | - 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (477 G$) | 417 G$ | + 14% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,677 (101,411 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 2.58 (27 G$) | 21 G$ | + 26% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 778 (8,156 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 52 (545 G$) | 549 G$ | - 1% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Luis Potosí (Mexico) is 26% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 739,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 550,279 G$ (Mex$ 52,508) in San Luis Potosí.
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