Cost of living in Japan compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 17% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,025 (Q57) | Q86 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥723 (Q40) | Q47 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥519 (Q29) | Q29 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥197 (Q11) | Q13 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥316 (Q18) | Q17 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥629 (Q35) | Q12 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥962 (Q54) | Q43 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥902 (Q50) | Q18 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥574 (Q32) | Q10 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥285 (Q16) | Q11 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,208 (Q68) | Q90 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥184 (Q10) | Q17 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥206 (Q12) | Q8 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 93% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥326,267 (Q18,258) | Q6,851 | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥171,772 (Q9,612) | Q4,195 | + 129% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥28,488 (Q1,594) | Q557 | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥157,603 (Q8,820) | Q5,350 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥82,713 (Q4,629) | Q3,253 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥24,082 (Q1,348) | Q410 | + 229% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,699 (Q263) | Q242 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥47,482 (Q2,657) | Q3,443 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥32,093 (Q1,796) | Q662 | + 171% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,313 (Q74) | Q117 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥1,878 (Q105) | Q31 | + 240% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 13% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,136 (Q343) | Q435 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥5,199 (Q291) | Q332 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,989 (Q503) | Q721 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥13,588 (Q760) | Q633 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 46% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥2,700,660 (Q151,130) | Q162,571 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥165 (Q9) | Q12 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥10,143 (Q568) | Q278 | + 104% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 20% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,497 (Q140) | Q43 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (Q110) | Q141 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥5,380 (Q301) | Q301 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥650 (Q36) | Q33 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥938 (Q52) | Q38 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥702 (Q39) | Q45 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥218 (Q12) | Q21 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥216 (Q12) | Q17 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,927 (Q220) | Q79 | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 47% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Japan | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥4,141 (Q232) | Q146 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,600 (Q201) | Q87 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥4,000 (Q224) | Q252 | - 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,993 (Q335) | Q339 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥984 (Q55) | Q56 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥472 (Q26) | Q30 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥575 (Q32) | Q18 | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥101,122 (Q5,659) | Q4,426 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥52 (Q2.90) | Q1.57 | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥9,280 (Q519) | Q322 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥592 (Q33) | Q26 | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Japan is 45% more expensive than in Guatemala
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