Cost of living
Demerara-Mahaica compared to Mahdia (Guyana)
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Overview comparison
Demerara-MahaicaMahdia (Guyana)
Consumer prices in Demerara-Mahaica are roughly 2% higher than in Mahdia (Guyana).
Cost of living
| Item | Demerara-Mahaica | Mahdia (Guyana) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,190 | 908 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,897 | 3,400 |
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| Without rent one person | 548 | 648 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,875 | 2,387 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 375.25 | 437.36 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 851.82 | 771.28 |
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| Food person | 426 | 421 |
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| Food family | 1,359 | 1,094 |
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| Transport person | 90.56 | 70.28 |
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| Transport family | 185.4 | 190.59 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.18 years | 73.67 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Demerara-Mahaica | Mahdia (Guyana) |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.54 | 8.98 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.65 | 52.38 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 7.51 | 6.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.42 | 2.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.4 | 3.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.07 | 1.17 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Demerara-Mahaica | Mahdia (Guyana) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 489.58 | 461.36 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 290.49 | 252.28 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,222.87 | 1,550.57 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 639.49 | 591.33 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 36.3 | 51.09 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 63.7 | 82.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 60.77 | 54.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Demerara-Mahaica | Mahdia (Guyana) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.22 | 7.63 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,371 | 3,347 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,876 | 2,096 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 28.27% | 32.14% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 30.35 | 25.17 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.13 | 0.86 |
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Groceries
| Item | Demerara-Mahaica | Mahdia (Guyana) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.75 | 2.66 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.87 | 1.61 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.01 | 3.91 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.86 | 8.69 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.41 | 5.78 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.59 | 10.25 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.66 | 2.29 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.05 | 1.01 |
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Other
| Item | Demerara-Mahaica | Mahdia (Guyana) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.55 | 37.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.84 | 5.78 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.74 | 18.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.15 | 7.14 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.09 | 34.22 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.69 | 71.98 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 939.08 | 713.79 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 22,267 | 21,949 |
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