Cost of living in Ushuaia, Argentina vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 58% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $376 (910 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $304 (737 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $98 (236 G$) | 521 G$ | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $67 (161 G$) | 510 G$ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $109 (265 G$) | 730 G$ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $58 (140 G$) | 383 G$ | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $207 (502 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $54 (132 G$) | 740 G$ | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $48 (117 G$) | 229 G$ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $54 (131 G$) | 333 G$ | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $235 (568 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $110 (267 G$) | 400 G$ | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $37 (90 G$) | 282 G$ | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 69% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $25,888 (62,681 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $17,349 (42,006 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $3,052 (7,390 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $18,925 (45,822 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $12,884 (31,194 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $2,254 (5,456 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $1,005 (2,434 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $17,473 (42,307 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $4,320 (10,460 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $234 (567 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $214 (518 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 41% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $1,993 (4,824 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $1,909 (4,622 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $3,383 (8,192 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $3,660 (8,861 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 71% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $569,720 (1,379,432 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $37 (90 G$) | 220 G$ | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $801 (1,940 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $471 (1,140 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 70% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $152 (367 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $292 (708 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $839 (2,031 G$) | 3,824 G$ | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $107 (258 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $68 (164 G$) | 769 G$ | - 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $101 (244 G$) | 917 G$ | - 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $64 (155 G$) | 484 G$ | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $74 (178 G$) | 405 G$ | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $422 (1,022 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 35% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $946 (2,290 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $458 (1,110 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 56% | |
| 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 | ARS $1,219 (2,951 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $242 (587 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $124 (299 G$) | 919 G$ | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $138 (335 G$) | 417 G$ | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $54,915 (132,961 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $11 (27 G$) | 21 G$ | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $1,716 (4,154 G$) | 5,596 G$ | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $80 (194 G$) | 549 G$ | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 61% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 99 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Ushuaia (Argentina) is 61% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 741,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 288,868 G$ (ARS $119,305) in Ushuaia.
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