GuatemalaGuatemala

Japan

Compared with Guatemala, using real observed prices.

Baseline: GuatemalaGuatemala = 1×

JapanJapan vs GuatemalaGuatemala
Overall verdict

JapanJapan is about 0.73× GuatemalaGuatemala.

Average across 3 categories, 9 items with data

The shape of prices (vs GuatemalaGuatemala = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Guatemala. A bar running right means Japan is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than GuatemalaGuatemala Guatemala = 1× JapanJapan is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×0.76
  • Transport 2 items
    ×0.72
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.70

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×0.76
    JapanJapan GTQ 1.74 USD 0.227
    GuatemalaGuatemala GTQ 2.29 USD 0.299
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.74
    JapanJapan GTQ 7.98 USD 1.041
    GuatemalaGuatemala GTQ 10.79 USD 1.407
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.70
    JapanJapan GTQ 23.21 JPY 480
    GuatemalaGuatemala GTQ 33.00 GTQ 33
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.69
    JapanJapan GTQ 7.48 USD 0.976
    GuatemalaGuatemala GTQ 10.78 USD 1.406
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com

See what really changed Japan

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+23%
in JPY
390 → 480
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
-16%
in GTQ

It rose 23% in local currency, but -16% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Japan's inflation.