Cost of living in Chiba, Japan vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chiba (Japan) is 78% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥975 (1,874 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥812 (1,562 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥772 (1,485 G$) | 521 G$ | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (394 G$) | 510 G$ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥302 (581 G$) | 730 G$ | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥714 (1,373 G$) | 383 G$ | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,125 (2,162 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥850 (1,634 G$) | 740 G$ | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥572 (1,101 G$) | 229 G$ | + 381% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥363 (699 G$) | 333 G$ | + 110% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥2,000 (3,845 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥216 (415 G$) | 400 G$ | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥427 (822 G$) | 282 G$ | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Chiba (Japan) is 78% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥167,778 (322,565 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥162,154 (311,752 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 175% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥29,557 (56,826 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥109,356 (210,244 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥75,000 (144,193 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,000 (17,303 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,625 (6,969 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥66,970 (128,755 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥25,657 (49,327 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,934 (3,719 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥6,525 (12,546 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 674% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Chiba (Japan) is 103% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,500 (16,342 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 90% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥8,764 (16,849 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,250 (21,629 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (28,839 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 119% | |||
| Transportation in Chiba (Japan) is 119% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,790,400 (5,364,734 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥132 (254 G$) | 213 G$ | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,750 (26,435 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 207% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Chiba (Japan) is 75% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,306 (2,511 G$) | 2,053 G$ | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,219 G$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥10,000 (19,226 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 403% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥690 (1,326 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥603 (1,158 G$) | 769 G$ | + 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥603 (1,160 G$) | 917 G$ | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥297 (570 G$) | 484 G$ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥362 (695 G$) | 405 G$ | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,803 (7,312 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 549% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Chiba (Japan) is 55% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,494 (8,640 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,700 (7,114 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥11,000 (21,148 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 269% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,818 (13,108 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,547 (2,975 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥358 (689 G$) | 919 G$ | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥579 (1,112 G$) | 417 G$ | + 167% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,861 (115,087 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 21 G$ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,576 (16,487 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 195% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (769 G$) | 549 G$ | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Chiba (Japan) is 85% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,347,906 G$ (¥701,097) in Chiba to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 727,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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