- Cost of Living
- Guyana
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guyana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,027 G$ (¥1,092) | ¥1,054 | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,267 G$ (¥682) | ¥698 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 961 G$ (¥518) | ¥436 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 480 G$ (¥259) | ¥205 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 G$ (¥323) | ¥285 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 400 G$ (¥216) | ¥777 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,194 G$ (¥643) | ¥910 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 933 G$ (¥503) | ¥697 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 235 G$ (¥127) | ¥414 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 300 G$ (¥162) | ¥265 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,000 G$ (¥2,694) | ¥1,538 | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 410 G$ (¥221) | ¥203 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 280 G$ (¥151) | ¥198 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 274,000 G$ (¥147,633) | ¥231,808 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 135,000 G$ (¥72,739) | ¥125,591 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (¥10,776) | ¥21,159 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 116,667 G$ (¥62,861) | ¥113,754 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 97,600 G$ (¥52,588) | ¥74,885 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 15,667 G$ (¥8,441) | ¥12,611 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,667 G$ (¥3,592) | ¥4,134 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 150,000 G$ (¥80,821) | ¥55,558 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 G$ (¥18,858) | ¥16,830 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 G$ (¥1,616) | ¥693 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,250 G$ (¥1,212) | ¥1,932 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 5,750 G$ (¥3,098) | ¥6,829 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,000 G$ (¥3,772) | ¥4,215 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 G$ (¥10,776) | ¥8,321 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,000 G$ (¥8,082) | ¥13,972 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 5,000,000 G$ (¥2,694,032) | ¥2,590,890 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 270 G$ (¥145) | ¥145 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 5,500 G$ (¥2,963) | ¥11,257 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,225 G$ (¥1,199) | ¥1,278 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (¥1,616) | ¥1,016 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 11,500 G$ (¥6,196) | ¥3,622 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 2,250 G$ (¥1,212) | ¥630 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 438 G$ (¥236) | ¥707 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,133 G$ (¥611) | ¥455 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 553 G$ (¥298) | ¥137 | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 800 G$ (¥431) | ¥217 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,167 G$ (¥629) | ¥2,939 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,100 G$ (¥1,670) | ¥3,981 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,125 G$ (¥1,145) | ¥3,365 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 2,645 G$ (¥1,425) | ¥14,181 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,355 G$ (¥6,657) | ¥7,768 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,810 G$ (¥3,130) | ¥880 | + 256% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (¥539) | ¥487 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 411 G$ (¥222) | ¥560 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,667 G$ (¥3,053) | ¥10,296 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 750 G$ (¥404) | ¥468 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,948 prices entered by 328 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 33% cheaper than in Japan
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