Cost of living in Sagamihara, Japan vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 70% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sagamihara (Japan) is 70% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,074 (2,167 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥826 (1,666 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥486 (980 G$) | 521 G$ | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥205 (413 G$) | 510 G$ | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥250 (505 G$) | 730 G$ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥1,153 (2,325 G$) | 383 G$ | + 507% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥948 (1,913 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,103 (2,225 G$) | 740 G$ | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥603 (1,217 G$) | 229 G$ | + 431% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥269 (543 G$) | 333 G$ | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,227 (2,475 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥200 (403 G$) | 400 G$ | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥252 (507 G$) | 282 G$ | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Sagamihara (Japan) is 29% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥100,000 (201,720 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥85,154 (171,772 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥25,000 (50,430 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥79,386 (160,137 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥44,846 (90,464 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥12,423 (25,060 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,020 (6,092 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥49,031 (98,905 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,154 (30,568 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥788 (1,589 G$) | 1,705 G$ | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥4,176 (8,424 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 420% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Sagamihara (Japan) is 9% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥5,046 (10,179 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥2,500 (5,043 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 (16,138 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥12,000 (24,206 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Sagamihara (Japan) is 92% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,619,000 (5,283,053 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥129 (260 G$) | 220 G$ | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,454 (21,088 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 145% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,254 (6,565 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Sagamihara (Japan) is 29% 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) | ¥1,200 (2,421 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,000 (10,086 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 164% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥800 (1,614 G$) | 1,216 G$ | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥500 (1,009 G$) | 769 G$ | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥400 (807 G$) | 917 G$ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥200 (403 G$) | 484 G$ | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥300 (605 G$) | 405 G$ | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥2,000 (4,034 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Sagamihara (Japan) is 125% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,000 (10,086 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥4,000 (8,069 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥10,000 (20,172 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 252% | |
| 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 | ¥1,000 (2,017 G$) | 1,714 G$ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥500 (1,009 G$) | 919 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥800 (1,614 G$) | 417 G$ | + 287% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥45,000 (90,774 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥40 (81 G$) | 21 G$ | + 277% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥13,000 (26,224 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 369% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥400 (807 G$) | 549 G$ | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 84 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sagamihara (Japan) is 65% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,110,256 G$ (¥550,394) in Sagamihara to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 672,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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