Cost of living
Bolivar (United States) compared to Guyana
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Overview comparison
Bolivar (United States)Guyana
Consumer prices in Guyana are roughly 2% higher than in Bolivar (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Bolivar (United States) | Guyana |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,613 | 2,620 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,179 | 6,781 |
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| Without rent one person | 816 | 818 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,629 | 2,686 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,637.5 | 1,583.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,892.28 | 3,115.37 |
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| Food person | 687 | 742 |
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| Food family | 1,596 | 1,557 |
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| Transport person | 105.31 | 118.96 |
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| Transport family | 251.4 | 260.73 |
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| Life expectancy | 88.36 years | 79.05 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bolivar (United States) | Guyana |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.84 | 18.72 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 87.84 | 62.79 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.1 | 11.86 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.81 | 6.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.13 | 5.74 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.94 | 2.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bolivar (United States) | Guyana |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,941.09 | 1,809.44 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,300.72 | 1,354.28 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,074.81 | 2,795.8 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,291.45 | 3,025.93 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 114.55 | 105.07 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 179.27 | 175.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 59.89 | 62.83 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bolivar (United States) | Guyana |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.42 | 5.61 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,441 | 5,344 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,211 | 3,037 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.26 | 1.95 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 77.79% | 71.2% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 19.54 | 19.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.95 | 0.9 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bolivar (United States) | Guyana |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 | 1.17 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.87 | 3.11 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.16 | 4.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.42 | 10.65 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.3 | 10.35 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.78 | 14.93 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.85 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.51 | 1.55 |
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Other
| Item | Bolivar (United States) | Guyana |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 44.85 | 59.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 14.94 | 15.86 |
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| Doctors visit | 137.2 | 116.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 21.15 | 23.04 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.04 | 57.46 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 99.72 | 98.2 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,660.33 | 1,630.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,336 | 21,164 |
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