Cost of living in Yokohama, Japan vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Yokohama (Japan) is 42% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥946 (1,910 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥689 (1,391 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥521 (1,052 G$) | 521 G$ | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥200 (405 G$) | 510 G$ | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥268 (542 G$) | 730 G$ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥864 (1,744 G$) | 383 G$ | + 355% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥782 (1,579 G$) | 1,078 G$ | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥657 (1,327 G$) | 740 G$ | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥286 (577 G$) | 229 G$ | + 152% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥267 (540 G$) | 333 G$ | + 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,082 (2,185 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥247 (499 G$) | 400 G$ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥215 (434 G$) | 282 G$ | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Yokohama (Japan) is 68% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥173,094 (349,560 G$) | 232,431 G$ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥134,622 (271,866 G$) | 113,424 G$ | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥21,750 (43,924 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥120,417 (243,180 G$) | 117,257 G$ | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥77,875 (157,267 G$) | 77,460 G$ | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥14,750 (29,787 G$) | 13,624 G$ | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,380 (8,845 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥120,000 (242,337 G$) | 139,876 G$ | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥23,333 (47,121 G$) | 25,674 G$ | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,770 (3,574 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥2,313 (4,671 G$) | 1,621 G$ | + 188% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Yokohama (Japan) is 35% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥7,200 (14,540 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,790 (9,673 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,844 (17,861 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,582 (21,370 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 34% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Yokohama (Japan) is 112% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,621,970 (5,295,012 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥136 (275 G$) | 220 G$ | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥11,987 (24,207 G$) | 8,612 G$ | + 181% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ¥3,406 (6,878 G$) | 3,664 G$ | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Yokohama (Japan) is 50% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,545 (3,120 G$) | 2,053 G$ | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,200 (2,423 G$) | 2,219 G$ | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,680 (11,470 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 200% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥449 (907 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥562 (1,135 G$) | 769 G$ | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥545 (1,101 G$) | 917 G$ | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥163 (330 G$) | 484 G$ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥225 (454 G$) | 405 G$ | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,125 (8,330 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 639% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Yokohama (Japan) is 79% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,153 (8,386 G$) | 4,896 G$ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (7,270 G$) | 2,523 G$ | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥7,050 (14,237 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 148% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,046 (10,190 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥820 (1,656 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥395 (798 G$) | 919 G$ | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥467 (942 G$) | 417 G$ | + 126% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥56,736 (114,577 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥43 (86 G$) | 21 G$ | + 301% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,917 (18,007 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥455 (919 G$) | 549 G$ | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 39 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Yokohama (Japan) is 72% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, you would need at least 1,268,925 G$ (¥628,343) in Yokohama to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 737,000 G$ in Georgetown.
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