Cost of living
Barima-Waini compared to Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
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Overview comparison
Barima-WainiUpper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Consumer prices in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo are roughly 54% higher than in Barima-Waini.
Cost of living
| Item | Barima-Waini | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
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| Total with rent one person | 864 | 822 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,394 | 3,371 |
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| Without rent one person | 675 | 477 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,708 | 2,120 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 410.49 | 347.81 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 790.06 | 815.66 |
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| Food person | 401 | 491 |
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| Food family | 1,304 | 1,150 |
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| Transport person | 49.71 | 82.36 |
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| Transport family | 96.65 | 240 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.06 years | 72.39 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Barima-Waini | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
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| Lunch Menu | 11.09 | 11.08 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 77.09 | 61.2 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.39 | 7.84 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 | 1.82 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.08 | 3.25 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.06 | 1.38 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Barima-Waini | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 349.42 | 546.62 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 271.87 | 209.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 669.47 | 1,242.06 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 691.49 | 534.81 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 53.21 | 48.13 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 96.36 | 60.52 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.47 | 48.25 |
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Transportation
| Item | Barima-Waini | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.76 | 5.73 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 2,882 | 3,929 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,794 | 1,871 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.03 | 0.66 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 78.78% | 32.37% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.88 | 24.23 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.06 | 1.09 |
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Groceries
| Item | Barima-Waini | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.68 | 2.71 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.17 | 1.78 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.03 | 2.96 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.1 | 8.77 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.09 | 5.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.79 | 8.36 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.97 | 2.38 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.7 | 1.08 |
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Other
| Item | Barima-Waini | Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.35 | 37.47 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 10.55 | 6.92 |
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| Doctors visit | 43.73 | 26.63 |
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| Haircut, simple | 10.3 | 7.37 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.27 | 35.03 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.07 | 88.26 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 202.63 | 764.74 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,923 | 22,848 |
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