Cost of living
New Amsterdam compared to Upper Demerara-Berbice
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Overview comparison
New AmsterdamUpper Demerara-Berbice
Consumer prices in Upper Demerara-Berbice are roughly 3% higher than in New Amsterdam.
Cost of living
| Item | New Amsterdam | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,172 | 924 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,358 | 2,931 |
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| Without rent one person | 561 | 504 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,201 | 2,481 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 323.38 | 371.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 749.32 | 750.16 |
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| Food person | 379 | 483 |
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| Food family | 1,399 | 1,292 |
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| Transport person | 72.53 | 73.91 |
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| Transport family | 193.87 | 205.63 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.2 years | 75.93 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | New Amsterdam | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.13 | 10.42 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 42.92 | 59.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 9.01 | 7.87 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 | 1.96 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.39 | 3.24 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.33 | 1.43 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | New Amsterdam | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 491.55 | 422.31 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 205.38 | 258 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,552.84 | 1,130.45 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 634.02 | 495.65 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 44 | 38.32 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 60.48 | 64.26 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 61.62 | 53.06 |
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Transportation
| Item | New Amsterdam | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.1 | 6.02 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,148 | 4,576 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,893 | 1,666 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.62 | 0.48 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 25.93% | 29% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 25.55 | 24.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | New Amsterdam | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.95 | 2.72 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.81 | 1.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.83 | 4.24 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.34 | 8.28 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.57 | 6.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.03 | 8.8 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.54 | 2.39 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.31 | 1.09 |
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Other
| Item | New Amsterdam | Upper Demerara-Berbice |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.17 | 36.34 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.78 | 5.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 25.51 | 24.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.71 | 6.91 |
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| Brand Jeans | 36.9 | 39 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 97.36 | 77.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 796.05 | 1,021.69 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,652 | 20,351 |
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