Compare cost of living

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Cost of living

907.11

908.11

Eating Out

13.84

14.43

Rent & Utilities

431.79

384.26

Transportation

749.11

837.73

Groceries

4.1

4.22

Other

2,590.89

2,976.8

Essequibo Islands-West DemeraraUpper Takutu-Upper Essequibo

Consumer prices in Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo are roughly 8% higher than in Essequibo Islands-West Demerara.

Cost of living

Item	Essequibo Islands-West Demerara	Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Total with rent one person	1,066	822
Total with rent family	2,864	3,371
Without rent one person	679	477
Without rent one family	2,033	2,120
Rent & Utilities person	408.81	347.81
Rent & Utilities family	762	815.66
Food person	442	491
Food family	1,386	1,150
Transport person	78.17	82.36
Transport family	194.25	240
Life expectancy	65.02 years	72.39 years

Item	Essequibo Islands-West Demerara	Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Lunch Menu	9.57	11.08
Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2	57.64	61.2
Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's	8.93	7.84
Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz	1.77	1.82
Cappuccino	3.88	3.25
Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz	1.23	1.38

Item	Essequibo Islands-West Demerara	Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2	558.81	546.62
Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2	259.2	209.44
3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2	1,363.67	1,242.06
Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2	642.61	534.81
Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc.	50.36	48.13
Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc.	81.88	60.52
Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited	65.99	48.25

Item	Essequibo Islands-West Demerara	Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Local transport ticket	6.46	5.73
Monthly ticket local transport	3,676	3,929
Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi	1,502	1,871
Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal	0.6	0.66
Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years	33.71%	32.37%
Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2	24.06	24.23
House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2	0.97	1.09

Item	Essequibo Islands-West Demerara	Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt	1.95	2.71
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb	1.78	1.78
Eggs, x12	4.32	2.96
Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	8.38	8.77
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	5.39	5.68
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	7.02	8.36
Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb	2.92	2.38
Water, 1 L or 1 qt	1	1.08

Item	Essequibo Islands-West Demerara	Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Gym Membership, 1 month	31.28	37.47
Cinema Ticket, 1 person	6.38	6.92
Doctors visit	24.62	26.63
Haircut, simple	7.35	7.37
Brand Jeans	33.76	35.03
Brand Sneakers	82.25	88.26
Daycare or Preschool, 1 month	971.49	764.74
International Primary School, 1 year	19,570	22,848