Cost of living in Guyana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,709 G$ (¥893) | ¥981 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,214 G$ (¥635) | ¥700 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 553 G$ (¥289) | ¥414 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 576 G$ (¥301) | ¥205 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 740 G$ (¥386) | ¥251 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 355 G$ (¥185) | ¥659 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 995 G$ (¥520) | ¥964 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 764 G$ (¥399) | ¥743 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 254 G$ (¥133) | ¥391 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 325 G$ (¥170) | ¥296 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,306 G$ (¥2,773) | ¥1,420 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 386 G$ (¥202) | ¥178 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 291 G$ (¥152) | ¥217 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 462,151 G$ (¥241,503) | ¥299,320 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,949 G$ (¥54,842) | ¥164,446 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 G$ (¥10,451) | ¥21,056 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥150,152 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 63,322 G$ (¥33,090) | ¥78,123 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 16,670 G$ (¥8,711) | ¥11,902 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,716 G$ (¥6,122) | ¥4,118 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 161,736 G$ (¥84,517) | ¥70,060 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 28,312 G$ (¥14,795) | ¥12,705 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,467 G$ (¥766) | ¥794 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,699 G$ (¥888) | ¥2,406 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,455 G$ (¥4,941) | ¥7,319 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,261 G$ (¥3,795) | ¥4,417 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,581 G$ (¥12,322) | ¥8,375 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 15,021 G$ (¥7,850) | ¥13,139 | - 40% | |
| 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$ (¥1,732,155) | ¥2,627,120 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥135 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 8,901 G$ (¥4,651) | ¥10,272 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 G$ (¥732) | ¥1,148 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 G$ (¥1,568) | ¥1,229 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,743 G$ (¥2,479) | ¥5,176 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 872 G$ (¥456) | ¥803 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,159 G$ (¥606) | ¥611 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 899 G$ (¥470) | ¥528 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 487 G$ (¥254) | ¥152 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 721 G$ (¥377) | ¥258 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,372 G$ (¥717) | ¥3,156 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 3,698 G$ (¥1,932) | ¥3,672 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,319 G$ (¥1,212) | ¥3,638 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 10,000 G$ (¥5,226) | ¥16,372 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 10,000 G$ (¥5,226) | ¥6,066 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,742 G$ (¥910) | ¥1,131 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 850 G$ (¥444) | ¥435 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 500 G$ (¥261) | ¥548 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 25 G$ (¥13) | ¥53 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 6,674 G$ (¥3,487) | ¥9,625 | - 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 394 G$ (¥206) | ¥530 | - 61% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 870 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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