Cost of living in Guyana compared to Mexico
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Food | + 27% | |||
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Food in Guyana is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,709 G$ (Mex$ 171) | Mex$ 217 | - 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 120 | + 1% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 55 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 21 | + 173% | |
12 eggs, large | 740 G$ (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 35 | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 25 | + 44% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 73 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 40 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 4% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 24 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,306 G$ (Mex$ 530) | Mex$ 232 | + 129% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 41% | |
Housing | + 87% | |||
Housing in Guyana is 87% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 462,151 G$ (Mex$ 46,130) | Mex$ 18,963 | + 143% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (Mex$ 10,476) | Mex$ 8,629 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (Mex$ 1,996) | Mex$ 1,028 | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,061 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (Mex$ 6,321) | Mex$ 5,160 | + 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (Mex$ 1,664) | Mex$ 730 | + 128% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (Mex$ 1,169) | Mex$ 379 | + 209% | |
40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (Mex$ 16,144) | Mex$ 6,882 | + 135% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (Mex$ 2,826) | Mex$ 2,061 | + 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 99 | + 48% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 91 | + 86% | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Guyana is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (Mex$ 944) | Mex$ 839 | + 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (Mex$ 725) | Mex$ 651 | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (Mex$ 2,354) | Mex$ 1,510 | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (Mex$ 1,499) | Mex$ 1,117 | + 34% | |
Transportation | + 32% | |||
Transportation in Guyana is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (Mex$ 330,864) | Mex$ 347,300 | - 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (Mex$ 888) | Mex$ 535 | + 66% | |
Personal Care | + 62% | |||
Personal Care in Guyana is 62% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 82 | + 71% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Mex$ 299) | Mex$ 183 | + 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 519 | - 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 80 | + 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 50 | + 132% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 55 | + 62% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 30 | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 29 | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 189 | - 27% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Guyana is 4% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,698 G$ (Mex$ 369) | Mex$ 305 | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (Mex$ 231) | Mex$ 150 | + 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 846 | + 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000 G$ (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 683 | + 46% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 125 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 71 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 39 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,288 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 G$ (Mex$ 2.50) | Mex$ 2.62 | - 5% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (Mex$ 666) | Mex$ 975 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 62 | - 36% | |
TOTAL | + 43% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 43% more expensive than in Mexico
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