Cost of living
New Amsterdam compared to Demerara-Mahaica
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Overview comparison
New AmsterdamDemerara-Mahaica
Consumer prices in Demerara-Mahaica are roughly 8% higher than in New Amsterdam.
Cost of living
| Item | New Amsterdam | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,172 | 1,190 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,358 | 2,897 |
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| Without rent one person | 561 | 548 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,201 | 1,875 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 323.38 | 375.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 749.32 | 851.82 |
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| Food person | 379 | 426 |
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| Food family | 1,399 | 1,359 |
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| Transport person | 72.53 | 90.56 |
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| Transport family | 193.87 | 185.4 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.2 years | 83.18 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Amsterdam | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.13 | 9.54 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 42.92 | 43.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.01 | 7.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 | 2.42 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.39 | 4.4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.33 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Amsterdam | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 491.55 | 489.58 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 205.38 | 290.49 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,552.84 | 1,222.87 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 634.02 | 639.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44 | 36.3 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.48 | 63.7 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.62 | 60.77 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Amsterdam | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.1 | 7.22 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,148 | 4,371 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,893 | 1,876 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 | 0.6 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.93% | 28.27% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.55 | 30.35 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 1.13 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Amsterdam | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 2.75 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.81 | 1.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.83 | 4.01 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.34 | 11.86 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.57 | 5.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.03 | 8.59 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.54 | 2.66 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 1.05 |
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Other
| Item | New Amsterdam | Demerara-Mahaica |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.17 | 40.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.78 | 5.84 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.51 | 26.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.71 | 7.15 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.9 | 32.09 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.36 | 82.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 796.05 | 939.08 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,652 | 22,267 |
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