Cost of living in Japan compared to Guyana
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Japan is 28% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Japan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,510 (2,455 G$) | 1,259 G$ | + 95% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥760 (1,235 G$) | 1,427 G$ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥442 (718 G$) | 654 G$ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥221 (359 G$) | 483 G$ | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥344 (559 G$) | 600 G$ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥626 (1,017 G$) | 457 G$ | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥855 (1,390 G$) | 1,054 G$ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥1,035 (1,682 G$) | 1,278 G$ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥461 (749 G$) | 308 G$ | + 143% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥271 (441 G$) | 408 G$ | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥1,299 (2,111 G$) | 2,104 G$ | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥205 (332 G$) | 492 G$ | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥227 (368 G$) | 299 G$ | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Japan is 64% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Japan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥218,917 (355,802 G$) | 177,107 G$ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ¥128,457 (208,779 G$) | 91,764 G$ | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ¥27,749 (45,100 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ¥187,909 (305,405 G$) | 116,602 G$ | + 162% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ¥76,748 (124,738 G$) | 64,430 G$ | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ¥19,268 (31,316 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 248% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥4,419 (7,182 G$) | 11,026 G$ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥43,152 (70,134 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ¥17,240 (28,021 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥1,196 (1,944 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ¥3,024 (4,915 G$) | 1,290 G$ | + 281% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Japan is 15% cheaper than in Guyana | ||||
| Japan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥6,406 (10,411 G$) | 7,628 G$ | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥3,885 (6,314 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,497 (13,810 G$) | 15,578 G$ | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥10,842 (17,621 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 151% | |||
| Transportation in Japan is 151% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Japan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ¥3,145,430 (5,112,217 G$) | 3,000,000 G$ | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥167 (271 G$) | 218 G$ | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥13,986 (22,731 G$) | 6,395 G$ | + 255% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Japan is 20% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Japan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥2,137 (3,474 G$) | 2,010 G$ | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ¥1,967 (3,197 G$) | 600 G$ | + 433% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ¥4,294 (6,980 G$) | 4,542 G$ | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥677 (1,100 G$) | 1,600 G$ | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥635 (1,032 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ¥529 (860 G$) | 1,476 G$ | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥195 (316 G$) | 771 G$ | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ¥192 (312 G$) | 480 G$ | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥3,899 (6,336 G$) | 2,130 G$ | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Japan is 112% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Japan | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,808 (6,188 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥3,606 (5,861 G$) | 2,793 G$ | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ¥9,510 (15,457 G$) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥6,842 (11,121 G$) | 11,404 G$ | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,086 (1,765 G$) | 2,000 G$ | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥566 (920 G$) | 709 G$ | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥564 (916 G$) | 542 G$ | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ¥106,060 (172,378 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 1049% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ¥56 (91 G$) | 26 G$ | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥12,147 (19,742 G$) | 5,781 G$ | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥602 (978 G$) | 1,000 G$ | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 854 prices entered by 92 different people.
Cost of living in Japan is 73% more expensive than in Guyana
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