Cost of living
Georgetown (Guyana) compared to Barima-Waini
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Overview comparison
Georgetown (Guyana)Barima-Waini
Consumer prices in Georgetown (Guyana) are roughly 51% higher than in Barima-Waini.
Cost of living
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Barima-Waini |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,005 | 864 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,577 | 2,394 |
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| Without rent one person | 600 | 675 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,920 | 1,708 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 425.8 | 410.49 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 948.66 | 790.06 |
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| Food person | 434 | 401 |
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| Food family | 1,071 | 1,304 |
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| Transport person | 64.21 | 49.71 |
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| Transport family | 215.55 | 96.65 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.14 years | 80.06 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Barima-Waini |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.71 | 11.09 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 60.52 | 77.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.84 | 7.39 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 | 1.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.65 | 4.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.41 | 1.06 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Barima-Waini |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 421.5 | 349.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 246.98 | 271.87 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,133.82 | 669.47 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 535.85 | 691.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.5 | 53.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.43 | 96.36 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.51 | 61.47 |
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Transportation
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Barima-Waini |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.2 | 6.76 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,435 | 2,882 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,664 | 1,794 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 | 1.03 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.36% | 78.78% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 26.25 | 5.88 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.06 |
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Groceries
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Barima-Waini |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.62 | 2.68 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.93 | 2.17 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.49 | 4.03 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 7.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.46 | 11.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.24 | 10.79 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.58 | 2.97 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 0.7 |
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Other
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Barima-Waini |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.73 | 37.35 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.66 | 10.55 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.16 | 43.73 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.34 | 10.3 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.11 | 51.27 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.85 | 98.07 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 804.4 | 202.63 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,846 | 3,923 |
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