- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,027 G$ (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 119 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,267 G$ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 96 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 G$ (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 65 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 480 G$ (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 19 | + 133% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 31 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 G$ (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 21 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,194 G$ (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 64 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 933 G$ (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 38 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 G$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 G$ (Mex$ 452) | Mex$ 217 | + 109% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 410 G$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 25 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 G$ (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 28% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 274,000 G$ (Mex$ 24,791) | Mex$ 19,349 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 135,000 G$ (Mex$ 12,215) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (Mex$ 1,810) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 116,667 G$ (Mex$ 10,556) | Mex$ 12,212 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,600 G$ (Mex$ 8,831) | Mex$ 6,850 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,667 G$ (Mex$ 1,418) | Mex$ 1,316 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,667 G$ (Mex$ 603) | Mex$ 382 | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 G$ (Mex$ 13,572) | Mex$ 8,037 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 G$ (Mex$ 3,167) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 G$ (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 110 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,250 G$ (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 79 | + 157% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 G$ (Mex$ 520) | Mex$ 841 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 G$ (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 674 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 G$ (Mex$ 1,810) | Mex$ 1,522 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 G$ (Mex$ 1,357) | Mex$ 1,328 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 22% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 G$ (Mex$ 452,394) | Mex$ 317,789 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 270 G$ (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,500 G$ (Mex$ 498) | Mex$ 454 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 67% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 77 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 181 | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,500 G$ (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 545 | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,250 G$ (Mex$ 204) | Mex$ 72 | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 G$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 50 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,133 G$ (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 55 | + 85% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 553 G$ (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 28 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 800 G$ (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 30 | + 138% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,167 G$ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 128 | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,100 G$ (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 379 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,125 G$ (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 138 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (Mex$ 239) | Mex$ 1,217 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (Mex$ 1,118) | Mex$ 744 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (Mex$ 526) | Mex$ 103 | + 412% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 55 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 45 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,381 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,667 G$ (Mex$ 513) | Mex$ 754 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 G$ (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 52 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,171 prices entered by 1,139 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 28% more expensive than in Mexico
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