Cost of living in Veracruz, Mexico vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 41% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 84 (886 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 83 (873 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 50 (523 G$) | 521 G$ | + 0% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 19 (197 G$) | 510 G$ | - 61% | |
12 eggs, large | Mex$ 30 (317 G$) | 730 G$ | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 15 (153 G$) | 383 G$ | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 50 (528 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 35 (369 G$) | 740 G$ | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 19 (199 G$) | 229 G$ | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 22 (230 G$) | 333 G$ | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 171 (1,801 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 25 (268 G$) | 400 G$ | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 17 (182 G$) | 282 G$ | - 35% | |
Housing | - 40% | |||
Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 11,144 (117,045 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 50% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 8,625 (90,587 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,765 (18,539 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 7,428 (78,014 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 3,995 (41,961 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 1,166 (12,249 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 10% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 483 (5,070 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 49% | |
40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 9,011 (94,640 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,055 (21,585 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 90 (950 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 44% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 91 (953 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 14% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 709 (7,442 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 668 (7,015 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,173 (12,317 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 817 (8,581 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 239,020 (2,510,481 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 16 (170 G$) | 220 G$ | - 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 518 (5,442 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 37% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 130 (1,365 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 63% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 32% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 79 (832 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 59% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 262 (2,751 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 548 (5,753 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 57 (599 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 51% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 34 (355 G$) | 769 G$ | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (520 G$) | 917 G$ | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 21 (216 G$) | 484 G$ | - 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 22 (234 G$) | 405 G$ | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 79 (829 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 26% | |
Entertainment | - 17% | |||
Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 17% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 309 (3,240 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 135 (1,420 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 700 (7,352 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 28% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 613 (6,433 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 52% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 75 (787 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 43 (455 G$) | 919 G$ | - 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 32 (335 G$) | 417 G$ | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 10,231 (107,463 G$) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.22 (34 G$) | 21 G$ | + 58% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 590 (6,201 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 45 (468 G$) | 549 G$ | - 15% | |
TOTAL | - 35% |

These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 667,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 436,072 G$ (Mex$ 41,518) in Veracruz.
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