Cost of living in Guyana compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 32% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,724 G$ (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 163 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 108 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 57 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 20 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 842 G$ (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 32 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 447 G$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 22 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 67 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 829 G$ (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 40 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 23 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 290 G$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 22 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,476 G$ (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 217 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 23% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 216,927 G$ (Mex$ 19,873) | Mex$ 19,403 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (Mex$ 9,615) | Mex$ 8,946 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,638 G$ (Mex$ 1,707) | Mex$ 1,220 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,592 G$ (Mex$ 9,124) | Mex$ 10,855 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (Mex$ 5,801) | Mex$ 5,716 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (Mex$ 1,527) | Mex$ 897 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 9,016 G$ (Mex$ 826) | Mex$ 386 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 119,571 G$ (Mex$ 10,954) | Mex$ 7,586 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (Mex$ 2,594) | Mex$ 1,960 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 102 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,658 G$ (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 86 | + 77% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (Mex$ 866) | Mex$ 854 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (Mex$ 665) | Mex$ 632 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (Mex$ 2,160) | Mex$ 1,511 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (Mex$ 1,376) | Mex$ 1,218 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (Mex$ 303,671) | Mex$ 323,328 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 20 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 499 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 79 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 214 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 566 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 70 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (Mex$ 106) | Mex$ 49 | + 116% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 57 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 449 G$ (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 30 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 30 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 187 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,246 G$ (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 348 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 139 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (Mex$ 916) | Mex$ 904 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,500 G$ (Mex$ 1,603) | Mex$ 662 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,250 G$ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 110 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 59 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 400 G$ (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 41 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,884 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (Mex$ 2.52) | Mex$ 1.82 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,685 G$ (Mex$ 521) | Mex$ 881 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 55 | - 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,314 prices entered by 1,373 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 25% more expensive than in Mexico
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