Cost of living in Guyana compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guyana is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,433 G$ (¥947) | ¥1,028 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 1,657 G$ (¥1,095) | ¥723 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 632 G$ (¥418) | ¥519 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 483 G$ (¥320) | ¥197 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 777 G$ (¥514) | ¥316 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 441 G$ (¥291) | ¥629 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,234 G$ (¥816) | ¥962 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,278 G$ (¥845) | ¥902 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 253 G$ (¥167) | ¥574 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 360 G$ (¥238) | ¥285 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,845 G$ (¥4,524) | ¥1,208 | + 274% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 508 G$ (¥336) | ¥184 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 278 G$ (¥184) | ¥206 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Guyana is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 243,593 G$ (¥160,997) | ¥326,267 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 139,558 G$ (¥92,238) | ¥171,772 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,892 G$ (¥9,181) | ¥28,488 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 155,155 G$ (¥102,546) | ¥157,603 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 113,824 G$ (¥75,229) | ¥82,713 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 9,001 G$ (¥5,949) | ¥24,082 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 8,190 G$ (¥5,413) | ¥4,699 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 63,508 G$ (¥41,974) | ¥47,482 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 23,444 G$ (¥15,494) | ¥32,093 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 G$ (¥3,305) | ¥1,313 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 593 G$ (¥392) | ¥1,878 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Guyana is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 9,487 G$ (¥6,270) | ¥6,136 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 9,388 G$ (¥6,205) | ¥5,199 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,578 G$ (¥10,296) | ¥8,989 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 12,829 G$ (¥8,479) | ¥13,588 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Guyana is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 3,000,000 G$ (¥1,982,778) | ¥2,700,660 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 309 G$ (¥204) | ¥165 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,143 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Guyana is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,010 G$ (¥1,328) | ¥2,497 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 600 G$ (¥397) | ¥1,967 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 4,212 G$ (¥2,784) | ¥5,380 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,600 G$ (¥1,057) | ¥650 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,117 G$ (¥738) | ¥938 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,476 G$ (¥976) | ¥702 | + 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 828 G$ (¥547) | ¥218 | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 480 G$ (¥317) | ¥216 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,279 G$ (¥1,506) | ¥3,927 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Guyana is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Guyana | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 G$ (¥3,305) | ¥4,141 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,793 G$ (¥1,846) | ¥3,600 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 11,404 G$ (¥7,537) | ¥5,993 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 G$ (¥1,322) | ¥984 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 709 G$ (¥469) | ¥472 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 360 G$ (¥238) | ¥575 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 G$ (¥9,914) | ¥101,122 | - 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 10 G$ (¥7) | ¥52 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 5,781 G$ (¥3,821) | ¥9,280 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 G$ (¥661) | ¥592 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guyana is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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