Cost of living in Veracruz (Mexico) is 37% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
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| Food in Veracruz (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| Mex$ 90 (897 G$) | 1,608 G$ | 44% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 87 (867 G$) | 1,259 G$ | 31% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| Mex$ 50 (498 G$) | 521 G$ | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| Mex$ 19 (188 G$) | 510 G$ | 63% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| Mex$ 30 (302 G$) | 730 G$ | 59% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| Mex$ 15 (145 G$) | 383 G$ | 62% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| Mex$ 50 (502 G$) | 1,078 G$ | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| Mex$ 35 (351 G$) | 740 G$ | 53% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| Mex$ 19 (189 G$) | 229 G$ | 17% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| Mex$ 22 (219 G$) | 333 G$ | 34% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| Mex$ 171 (1,715 G$) | 3,982 G$ | 57% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| Mex$ 25 (255 G$) | 400 G$ | 36% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| Mex$ 17 (173 G$) | 282 G$ | 38% |
| Housing in Veracruz (Mexico) is 43% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 11,144 (111,438 G$) | 232,431 G$ | 52% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 8,625 (86,247 G$) | 113,424 G$ | 24% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| Mex$ 1,765 (17,650 G$) | 20,497 G$ | 14% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| Mex$ 7,428 (74,277 G$) | 117,257 G$ | 37% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| Mex$ 3,995 (39,951 G$) | 77,460 G$ | 48% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| Mex$ 1,166 (11,662 G$) | 13,624 G$ | 14% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| Mex$ 483 (4,827 G$) | 10,028 G$ | 52% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| Mex$ 9,011 (90,107 G$) | 139,876 G$ | 36% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 2,055 (20,551 G$) | 25,674 G$ | 20% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 90 (905 G$) | 1,705 G$ | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| Mex$ 91 (907 G$) | 1,621 G$ | 44% |
| Clothes in Veracruz (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| Mex$ 709 (7,085 G$) | 8,610 G$ | 18% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| Mex$ 668 (6,679 G$) | 7,398 G$ | 10% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 1,173 (11,727 G$) | 16,822 G$ | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| Mex$ 817 (8,170 G$) | 15,990 G$ | 49% |
| Transportation in Veracruz (Mexico) is 40% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| Mex$ 239,020 (2,390,211 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| Mex$ 16 (162 G$) | 213 G$ | 24% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| Mex$ 518 (5,181 G$) | 8,612 G$ | 40% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| Mex$ 130 (1,299 G$) | 3,664 G$ | 65% |
| Personal Care in Veracruz (Mexico) is 35% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| Mex$ 79 (792 G$) | 2,053 G$ | 61% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| Mex$ 262 (2,620 G$) | 2,219 G$ | 18% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| Mex$ 548 (5,477 G$) | 3,824 G$ | 43% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| Mex$ 57 (570 G$) | 1,216 G$ | 53% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 34 (338 G$) | 769 G$ | 56% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| Mex$ 49 (495 G$) | 917 G$ | 46% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| Mex$ 21 (206 G$) | 484 G$ | 57% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| Mex$ 22 (223 G$) | 405 G$ | 45% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 84 (836 G$) | 1,127 G$ | 26% |
| Entertainment in Veracruz (Mexico) is 20% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||
| Veracruz (Mexico) | Georgetown (Guyana) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| Mex$ 309 (3,085 G$) | 4,896 G$ | 37% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| Mex$ 135 (1,352 G$) | 2,523 G$ | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| Mex$ 700 (7,000 G$) | 5,738 G$ | 22% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| Mex$ 613 (6,125 G$) | 13,433 G$ | 54% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| Mex$ 75 (749 G$) | 1,714 G$ | 56% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| Mex$ 43 (433 G$) | 919 G$ | 53% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| Mex$ 32 (319 G$) | 417 G$ | 24% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| Mex$ 10,231 (102,314 G$) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| Mex$ 3.22 (32 G$) | 21 G$ | 50% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| Mex$ 590 (5,904 G$) | 5,596 G$ | 6% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| Mex$ 45 (445 G$) | 549 G$ | 19% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 657,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 411,658 G$ (Mex$ 41,166) in Veracruz.