Cost of living in Guyana compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (Mex$ 371) | Mex$ 313 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 178 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 73 | + 117% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 30 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 49 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 33 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 89 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 46 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 33 | + 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 266 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 40 | - 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 27 | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (Mex$ 16,816) | Mex$ 23,678 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (Mex$ 12,470) | Mex$ 12,630 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (Mex$ 1,587) | Mex$ 1,280 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (Mex$ 7,808) | Mex$ 14,767 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (Mex$ 5,917) | Mex$ 7,577 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (Mex$ 1,365) | Mex$ 733 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (Mex$ 509) | Mex$ 414 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (Mex$ 3,641) | Mex$ 6,041 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (Mex$ 2,134) | Mex$ 2,240 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 141 | + 223% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 139 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (Mex$ 864) | Mex$ 966 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (Mex$ 855) | Mex$ 762 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (Mex$ 1,418) | Mex$ 1,710 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (Mex$ 1,168) | Mex$ 1,447 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (Mex$ 300,404) | Mex$ 378,169 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 438 G$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 24 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 650 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 104 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 269 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (Mex$ 405) | Mex$ 666 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 90 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 66 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 82 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 40 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 41 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 301 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Guyana | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (Mex$ 455) | Mex$ 373 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (Mex$ 241) | Mex$ 175 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Mex$ 910) | Mex$ 1,081 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (Mex$ 1,038) | Mex$ 825 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 182 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 96 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 58 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (Mex$ 1,365) | Mex$ 10,806 | - 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (Mex$ 1.37) | Mex$ 3.38 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (Mex$ 978) | Mex$ 901 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 82 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 8% more expensive than in Mexico
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