Cost of living in Japan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
Food | - 7% | |||
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Food in Japan is 7% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,019 (Q53) | Q80 | - 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥764 (Q40) | Q50 | - 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥514 (Q27) | Q27 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥215 (Q11) | Q15 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | ¥319 (Q17) | Q18 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥625 (Q33) | Q21 | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥1,190 (Q62) | Q41 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥545 (Q29) | Q25 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥410 (Q21) | Q11 | + 94% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥292 (Q15) | Q11 | + 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,440 (Q75) | Q95 | - 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ¥204 (Q11) | Q18 | - 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥176 (Q9) | Q10 | - 10% | |
Housing | + 41% | |||
Housing in Japan is 41% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥221,430 (Q11,599) | Q7,121 | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥111,860 (Q5,860) | Q4,826 | + 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥20,251 (Q1,061) | Q517 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥190,034 (Q9,955) | Q6,050 | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥84,192 (Q4,410) | Q3,741 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥28,514 (Q1,494) | Q328 | + 356% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥3,357 (Q176) | Q264 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | ¥52,125 (Q2,731) | Q3,167 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥15,714 (Q823) | Q998 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,018 (Q53) | Q101 | - 47% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,314 (Q69) | Q36 | + 92% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Japan is 29% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥8,530 (Q447) | Q485 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,983 (Q261) | Q405 | - 36% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥9,702 (Q508) | Q787 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥11,426 (Q599) | Q888 | - 33% | |
Transportation | + 63% | |||
Transportation in Japan is 63% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,882,200 (Q150,982) | Q175,508 | - 14% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥170 (Q9) | Q11 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ¥9,799 (Q513) | Q192 | + 167% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Japan is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥1,555 (Q81) | Q36 | + 125% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥2,993 (Q157) | Q191 | - 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥6,000 (Q314) | Q324 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥1,706 (Q89) | Q45 | + 101% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥842 (Q44) | Q39 | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥600 (Q31) | Q50 | - 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥192 (Q10) | Q25 | - 60% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ¥203 (Q11) | Q14 | - 22% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥4,236 (Q222) | Q101 | + 119% | |
Entertainment | + 13% | |||
Entertainment in Japan is 13% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥5,211 (Q273) | Q156 | + 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,676 (Q193) | Q90 | + 114% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,122 (Q216) | Q271 | - 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥8,391 (Q440) | Q355 | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥961 (Q50) | Q62 | - 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥499 (Q26) | Q31 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥656 (Q34) | Q25 | + 38% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥51,754 (Q2,711) | Q5,278 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Q2.73) | Q2.11 | + 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥8,705 (Q456) | Q470 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥564 (Q30) | Q31 | - 6% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,306 prices entered by 167 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 23% more expensive than in Guatemala
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