Cost of living in Osaka, Japan vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Osaka (Japan) is 38% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,069 (2,154 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥694 (1,397 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥390 (785 G$) | 521 G$ | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥191 (385 G$) | 510 G$ | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥279 (563 G$) | 730 G$ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥684 (1,378 G$) | 383 G$ | + 260% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,139 (2,295 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥630 (1,269 G$) | 740 G$ | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥423 (851 G$) | 229 G$ | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥241 (486 G$) | 333 G$ | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,135 (2,287 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥192 (387 G$) | 400 G$ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥213 (429 G$) | 282 G$ | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Osaka (Japan) is 48% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥198,693 (400,218 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥108,568 (218,684 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥19,187 (38,647 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥95,586 (192,534 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥62,317 (125,522 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥9,033 (18,194 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,065 (8,188 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥75,749 (152,577 G$) | 139,876 G$ | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥11,987 (24,144 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,379 (2,778 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,771 (3,568 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 120% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Osaka (Japan) is 27% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,367 (16,853 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 96% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,617 (7,286 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,765 (19,669 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,541 (25,260 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 87% | |||
| Transportation in Osaka (Japan) is 87% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,388,290 (4,810,627 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥151 (304 G$) | 220 G$ | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,988 (20,118 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 134% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,285 (6,617 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Osaka (Japan) is 56% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,265 (2,547 G$) | 2,053 G$ | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,700 (3,424 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,457 (8,978 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥563 (1,133 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥714 (1,439 G$) | 769 G$ | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥617 (1,242 G$) | 917 G$ | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥233 (469 G$) | 484 G$ | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥232 (468 G$) | 405 G$ | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,825 (5,691 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 405% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Osaka (Japan) is 100% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,647 (7,345 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,658 (7,369 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,716 (15,541 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 171% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,190 (16,497 G$) | 13,433 G$ | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥744 (1,498 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥517 (1,040 G$) | 919 G$ | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥530 (1,068 G$) | 417 G$ | + 156% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥59,512 (119,873 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (112 G$) | 21 G$ | + 423% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,167 (18,464 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 230% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥435 (876 G$) | 549 G$ | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 168 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Osaka (Japan) is 62% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,207,818 G$ (¥599,635) in Osaka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 746,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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