Cost of living in Guyana compared to Japan
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| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 76% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,078 G$ (¥2,899) | ¥1,027 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 G$ (¥3,554) | ¥808 | + 340% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,740 G$ (¥1,237) | ¥613 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 527 G$ (¥374) | ¥220 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,011 G$ (¥719) | ¥323 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 733 G$ (¥521) | ¥613 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,000 G$ (¥1,422) | ¥1,107 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,486 G$ (¥1,056) | ¥766 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 G$ (¥426) | ¥468 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 350 G$ (¥249) | ¥304 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,290 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 120 G$ (¥85) | ¥218 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 388 G$ (¥276) | ¥191 | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 184,724 G$ (¥131,308) | ¥365,082 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 136,983 G$ (¥97,372) | ¥197,136 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,428 G$ (¥12,389) | ¥19,132 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 85,774 G$ (¥60,970) | ¥174,888 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 65,000 G$ (¥46,204) | ¥112,259 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 15,000 G$ (¥10,662) | ¥12,528 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 5,594 G$ (¥3,976) | ¥4,254 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 G$ (¥28,433) | ¥74,559 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (¥16,664) | ¥25,414 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (¥3,554) | ¥1,338 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,500 G$ (¥1,066) | ¥2,815 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (¥6,743) | ¥8,708 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (¥6,673) | ¥5,103 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (¥11,073) | ¥9,892 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (¥9,119) | ¥12,189 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,300,000 G$ (¥2,345,743) | ¥3,079,890 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 246 G$ (¥175) | ¥170 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,221 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (¥1,429) | ¥2,133 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 800 G$ (¥569) | ¥2,551 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,454 G$ (¥3,166) | ¥6,000 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (¥1,137) | ¥1,337 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (¥794) | ¥930 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (¥1,049) | ¥622 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 539 G$ (¥383) | ¥224 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 350 G$ (¥249) | ¥188 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 G$ (¥1,422) | ¥4,604 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (¥3,554) | ¥4,908 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,649 G$ (¥1,883) | ¥3,873 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (¥7,108) | ¥7,212 | - 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (¥8,106) | ¥8,269 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (¥1,422) | ¥1,244 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (¥504) | ¥547 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (¥256) | ¥674 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (¥10,662) | ¥51,659 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 15 G$ (¥11) | ¥52 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 10,746 G$ (¥7,639) | ¥9,530 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 500 G$ (¥355) | ¥600 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in Japan
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