- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 58% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,111 G$ (Mex$ 206) | Mex$ 118 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,176 G$ (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 95 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 911 G$ (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 66 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 467 G$ (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 19 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 535 G$ (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 31 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 330 G$ (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 20 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 992 G$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 62 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,100 G$ (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 37 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 167 G$ (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 24 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 340 G$ (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 21 | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 G$ (Mex$ 438) | Mex$ 223 | + 97% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 401 G$ (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 25 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 262,313 G$ (Mex$ 25,536) | Mex$ 19,610 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 116,144 G$ (Mex$ 11,307) | Mex$ 10,459 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 66,051 G$ (Mex$ 6,430) | Mex$ 1,601 | + 302% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 125,000 G$ (Mex$ 12,169) | Mex$ 11,800 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 111,273 G$ (Mex$ 10,832) | Mex$ 6,637 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 18,500 G$ (Mex$ 1,801) | Mex$ 1,595 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 10,458 G$ (Mex$ 1,018) | Mex$ 383 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 199,718 G$ (Mex$ 19,443) | Mex$ 8,082 | + 141% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 32,465 G$ (Mex$ 3,160) | Mex$ 2,017 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (Mex$ 487) | Mex$ 103 | + 374% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,199 G$ (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 89 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 8,000 G$ (Mex$ 779) | Mex$ 798 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 8,000 G$ (Mex$ 779) | Mex$ 655 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 10,986 G$ (Mex$ 1,069) | Mex$ 1,486 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 19,014 G$ (Mex$ 1,851) | Mex$ 1,302 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 G$ (Mex$ 194,700) | Mex$ 312,016 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 G$ (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,620 G$ (Mex$ 450) | Mex$ 466 | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 108% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (Mex$ 217) | Mex$ 77 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (Mex$ 292) | Mex$ 184 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,127 G$ (Mex$ 1,083) | Mex$ 542 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 G$ (Mex$ 389) | Mex$ 68 | + 471% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 806 G$ (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 49 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,500 G$ (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 53 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 580 G$ (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 28 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 551 G$ (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 29 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,168 G$ (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 123 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 6,355 G$ (Mex$ 619) | Mex$ 383 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,332 G$ (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 136 | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (Mex$ 257) | Mex$ 1,185 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (Mex$ 1,203) | Mex$ 743 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (Mex$ 566) | Mex$ 103 | + 449% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 55 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 45 | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,287 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,000 G$ (Mex$ 584) | Mex$ 721 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 52 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,391 prices entered by 1,200 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
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Cost of living in Guyana is 38% more expensive than in Mexico
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