Cost of living in Guyana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (¥654) | ¥1,001 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (¥625) | ¥722 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (¥285) | ¥446 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (¥297) | ¥214 | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 820 G$ (¥422) | ¥289 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (¥183) | ¥501 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (¥513) | ¥1,246 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (¥393) | ¥640 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (¥131) | ¥381 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (¥168) | ¥260 | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,685 G$ (¥2,413) | ¥1,652 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (¥199) | ¥221 | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (¥150) | ¥277 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 350,340 G$ (¥180,432) | ¥182,340 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (¥54,051) | ¥121,270 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 18,638 G$ (¥9,599) | ¥15,948 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 99,592 G$ (¥51,292) | ¥127,445 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (¥32,612) | ¥86,552 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (¥8,585) | ¥11,000 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (¥6,034) | ¥3,835 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (¥83,297) | ¥39,892 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (¥14,581) | ¥10,465 | + 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (¥755) | ¥749 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (¥875) | ¥2,162 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (¥4,869) | ¥6,528 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (¥3,740) | ¥4,644 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (¥12,145) | ¥7,685 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (¥7,736) | ¥13,013 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,314,730 G$ (¥1,707,148) | ¥2,936,380 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 243 G$ (¥125) | ¥139 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (¥4,584) | ¥9,348 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (¥721) | ¥1,406 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (¥1,545) | ¥929 | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (¥2,443) | ¥8,740 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (¥449) | ¥554 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (¥597) | ¥669 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (¥463) | ¥525 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (¥251) | ¥206 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (¥371) | ¥238 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (¥706) | ¥2,654 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,515 G$ (¥1,296) | ¥3,275 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (¥1,194) | ¥3,323 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (¥5,150) | ¥16,766 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,500 G$ (¥9,013) | ¥5,924 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (¥897) | ¥806 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (¥438) | ¥520 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (¥258) | ¥510 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 28 G$ (¥14) | ¥26 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (¥3,437) | ¥8,220 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (¥203) | ¥491 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,206 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 31% cheaper than in Japan
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