Cost of living in Guyana compared to Japan
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,269 G$ (¥785) | ¥1,145 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,339 G$ (¥829) | ¥719 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 655 G$ (¥405) | ¥437 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 536 G$ (¥332) | ¥211 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 688 G$ (¥426) | ¥282 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 499 G$ (¥308) | ¥815 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 826 G$ (¥511) | ¥951 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,291 G$ (¥799) | ¥984 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 308 G$ (¥191) | ¥421 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 408 G$ (¥252) | ¥268 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,105 G$ (¥1,303) | ¥1,770 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 529 G$ (¥328) | ¥217 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 282 G$ (¥175) | ¥225 | - 22% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 188,195 G$ (¥116,450) | ¥194,768 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 104,711 G$ (¥64,792) | ¥126,641 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 17,693 G$ (¥10,948) | ¥21,178 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 116,602 G$ (¥72,150) | ¥142,258 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 64,430 G$ (¥39,868) | ¥80,836 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 10,000 G$ (¥6,188) | ¥13,643 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 11,636 G$ (¥7,200) | ¥3,988 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 55,087 G$ (¥34,086) | ¥59,521 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 20,087 G$ (¥12,429) | ¥17,809 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 2,400 G$ (¥1,485) | ¥665 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,665 G$ (¥1,030) | ¥2,700 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 6,940 G$ (¥4,295) | ¥7,941 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (¥5,809) | ¥4,162 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (¥9,639) | ¥7,471 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (¥7,938) | ¥15,388 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (¥1,856,314) | ¥2,576,380 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 206 G$ (¥127) | ¥161 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 6,395 G$ (¥3,957) | ¥16,725 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,500 G$ (¥928) | ¥1,370 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (¥371) | ¥1,955 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 G$ (¥3,094) | ¥3,523 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (¥990) | ¥2,205 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,096 G$ (¥678) | ¥648 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,509 G$ (¥934) | ¥409 | + 128% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 656 G$ (¥406) | ¥143 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 453 G$ (¥280) | ¥184 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,254 G$ (¥776) | ¥3,583 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,077 G$ (¥2,523) | ¥4,280 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,716 G$ (¥1,680) | ¥3,593 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (¥7,056) | ¥6,242 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (¥1,238) | ¥1,034 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (¥439) | ¥533 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 542 G$ (¥335) | ¥526 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (¥9,282) | ¥58,872 | - 84% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 26 G$ (¥16) | ¥41 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (¥3,577) | ¥11,178 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (¥619) | ¥554 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guyana is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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