Cost of living in Guyana compared to Mexico
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Guyana is 12% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 243 | - 50% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,339 G$ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 140 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 655 G$ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 64 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 23 | + 121% | |
12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 37 | + 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 25 | + 90% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 78 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 47 | + 166% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 27 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 G$ (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 263 | - 23% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 529 G$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 33 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 26% | |
Housing | + 31% | |||
Housing in Guyana is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 188,195 G$ (Mex$ 18,005) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 5% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,711 G$ (Mex$ 10,018) | Mex$ 9,499 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,693 G$ (Mex$ 1,693) | Mex$ 1,089 | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (Mex$ 11,155) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (Mex$ 6,164) | Mex$ 6,034 | + 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 850 | + 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,636 G$ (Mex$ 1,113) | Mex$ 402 | + 177% | |
40” flat screen tv | 55,087 G$ (Mex$ 5,270) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,087 G$ (Mex$ 1,922) | Mex$ 2,437 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 115 | + 99% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,665 G$ (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 109 | + 46% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Guyana is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,940 G$ (Mex$ 664) | Mex$ 917 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (Mex$ 898) | Mex$ 652 | + 38% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (Mex$ 1,490) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (Mex$ 1,227) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (Mex$ 287,013) | Mex$ 333,695 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 206 G$ (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (Mex$ 612) | Mex$ 518 | + 18% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Guyana is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 G$ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 84 | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 199 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (Mex$ 478) | Mex$ 580 | - 18% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 76 | + 102% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 55 | + 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,509 G$ (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 58 | + 148% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 656 G$ (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 30 | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 32 | + 35% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,254 G$ (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 231 | - 48% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Guyana is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (Mex$ 390) | Mex$ 318 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (Mex$ 260) | Mex$ 156 | + 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (Mex$ 1,091) | Mex$ 741 | + 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (Mex$ 191) | Mex$ 149 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 82 | - 17% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 42 | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (Mex$ 1,435) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 88% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (Mex$ 2.52) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 909 | - 39% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 67 | + 44% | |
TOTAL | + 10% |
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 10% more expensive than in Mexico
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