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Cost of living in Guyana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,752 G$ (¥930) | ¥1,023 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,176 G$ (¥625) | ¥714 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 466 G$ (¥247) | ¥466 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 569 G$ (¥302) | ¥199 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 780 G$ (¥414) | ¥272 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 434 G$ (¥231) | ¥653 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,134 G$ (¥602) | ¥890 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 836 G$ (¥444) | ¥621 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 271 G$ (¥144) | ¥427 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 443 G$ (¥235) | ¥261 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,704 G$ (¥1,967) | ¥1,550 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 370 G$ (¥196) | ¥212 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 288 G$ (¥153) | ¥200 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 232,131 G$ (¥123,287) | ¥239,509 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 99,682 G$ (¥52,942) | ¥120,252 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 22,997 G$ (¥12,214) | ¥23,358 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 93,587 G$ (¥49,705) | ¥123,093 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 70,265 G$ (¥37,318) | ¥84,293 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 17,037 G$ (¥9,048) | ¥11,955 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 8,791 G$ (¥4,669) | ¥4,050 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 97,919 G$ (¥52,005) | ¥61,346 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 27,916 G$ (¥14,827) | ¥15,579 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,033 G$ (¥549) | ¥745 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,721 G$ (¥914) | ¥1,601 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 7,523 G$ (¥3,996) | ¥6,784 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,700 G$ (¥3,027) | ¥4,071 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 21,082 G$ (¥11,197) | ¥8,377 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 10,600 G$ (¥5,630) | ¥12,050 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,409,570 G$ (¥1,810,850) | ¥2,782,080 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 234 G$ (¥124) | ¥146 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,517 G$ (¥3,992) | ¥13,003 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 300 G$ (¥159) | ¥1,232 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,175 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 3,000 G$ (¥1,593) | ¥4,149 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 545 G$ (¥289) | ¥672 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 837 G$ (¥445) | ¥735 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 609 G$ (¥324) | ¥471 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 434 G$ (¥231) | ¥143 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 730 G$ (¥388) | ¥221 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 G$ (¥531) | ¥2,643 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,356 G$ (¥1,783) | ¥4,236 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,250 G$ (¥1,195) | ¥3,338 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (¥5,311) | ¥10,379 | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,000 G$ (¥10,622) | ¥8,199 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,000 G$ (¥531) | ¥943 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 700 G$ (¥372) | ¥487 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 300 G$ (¥159) | ¥532 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥54,634 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 45 G$ (¥24) | ¥57 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,645 G$ (¥2,998) | ¥9,945 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 641 G$ (¥341) | ¥472 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,921 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 42% cheaper than in Japan
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