Cost of living in Nerima, Japan vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nerima (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,253 (2,527 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥718 (1,447 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥509 (1,026 G$) | 521 G$ | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥204 (412 G$) | 510 G$ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥266 (537 G$) | 730 G$ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 383 G$ | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥800 (1,614 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 740 G$ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 229 G$ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥200 (403 G$) | 333 G$ | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,228 (2,477 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥277 (559 G$) | 400 G$ | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥173 (349 G$) | 282 G$ | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Nerima (Japan) is 53% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥220,000 (443,785 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥140,000 (282,408 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥13,600 (27,434 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥75,000 (151,290 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥45,000 (90,774 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥10,000 (20,172 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 (10,086 G$) | 10,028 G$ | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥20,000 (40,344 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥10,000 (20,172 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥750 (1,513 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,500 (5,043 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 211% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Nerima (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,000 (14,120 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,500 (9,077 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥4,500 (9,077 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥15,000 (30,258 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 89% | |
| Transportation | + 57% | |||
| Transportation in Nerima (Japan) is 57% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 3,936,530 G$ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥120 (242 G$) | 220 G$ | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,200 (18,558 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 115% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Nerima (Japan) is 47% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,000 (2,017 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,219 G$ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 3,824 G$ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥500 (1,009 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,125 (2,269 G$) | 769 G$ | + 195% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 917 G$ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥132 (266 G$) | 484 G$ | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (605 G$) | 405 G$ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,631 (7,325 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 550% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Nerima (Japan) is 76% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,000 (8,069 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,933 (7,934 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,738 G$ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥10,000 (20,172 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,272 (2,566 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥533 (1,076 G$) | 919 G$ | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥450 (908 G$) | 417 G$ | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥18 (36 G$) | 21 G$ | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥10,000 (20,172 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 260% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥420 (847 G$) | 549 G$ | + 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 26 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Nerima (Japan) is 48% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 989,753 G$ (¥490,656) in Nerima to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 669,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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