Cost of living
Mahdia (Guyana) compared to Upper Demerara-Berbice
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Overview comparison
Mahdia (Guyana)Upper Demerara-Berbice
Consumer prices in Mahdia (Guyana) are roughly 3% higher than in Upper Demerara-Berbice.
Cost of living
| Item | Mahdia (Guyana) | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Total with rent one person | 908 | 924 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,400 | 2,931 |
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| Without rent one person | 648 | 504 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,387 | 2,481 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 437.36 | 371.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 771.28 | 750.16 |
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| Food person | 421 | 483 |
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| Food family | 1,094 | 1,292 |
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| Transport person | 70.28 | 73.91 |
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| Transport family | 190.59 | 205.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.67 years | 75.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mahdia (Guyana) | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.98 | 10.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 52.38 | 59.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.82 | 7.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 | 1.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.72 | 3.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.17 | 1.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mahdia (Guyana) | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 461.36 | 422.31 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 252.28 | 258 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,550.57 | 1,130.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 591.33 | 495.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 51.09 | 38.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 82.41 | 64.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 54.13 | 53.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mahdia (Guyana) | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.63 | 6.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,347 | 4,576 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,096 | 1,666 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.6 | 0.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 32.14% | 29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.17 | 24.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.86 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mahdia (Guyana) | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.66 | 2.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.61 | 1.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.91 | 4.24 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.69 | 8.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.78 | 6.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.25 | 8.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.29 | 2.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 | 1.09 |
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Other
| Item | Mahdia (Guyana) | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 37.39 | 36.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.78 | 5.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.62 | 24.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.14 | 6.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.22 | 39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 71.98 | 77.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 713.79 | 1,021.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,949 | 20,351 |
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