Cost of living
Georgetown (Guyana) compared to Demerara-Mahaica
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Overview comparison
Georgetown (Guyana)Demerara-Mahaica
Consumer prices in Demerara-Mahaica are roughly 6% higher than in Georgetown (Guyana).
Cost of living
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,005 | 1,190 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,577 | 2,897 |
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| Without rent one person | 600 | 548 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,920 | 1,875 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 425.8 | 375.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 948.66 | 851.82 |
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| Food person | 434 | 426 |
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| Food family | 1,071 | 1,359 |
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| Transport person | 64.21 | 90.56 |
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| Transport family | 215.55 | 185.4 |
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| Life expectancy | 72.14 years | 83.18 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.71 | 9.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 60.52 | 43.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.84 | 7.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.38 | 2.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.65 | 4.4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.41 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 421.5 | 489.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 246.98 | 290.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,133.82 | 1,222.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 535.85 | 639.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.5 | 36.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 77.43 | 63.7 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 55.51 | 60.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.2 | 7.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,435 | 4,371 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,664 | 1,876 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.51 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.36% | 28.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 26.25 | 30.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.62 | 2.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.93 | 1.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.49 | 4.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.95 | 11.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.46 | 5.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.24 | 8.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.58 | 2.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.98 | 1.05 |
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Other
| Item | Georgetown (Guyana) | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 38.73 | 40.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.66 | 5.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.16 | 26.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.34 | 7.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.11 | 32.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 79.85 | 82.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 804.4 | 939.08 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,846 | 22,267 |
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