- Cost of Living
- Guam
- Canada
- Guam
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 35% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$9) | C$8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (C$4.76) | C$5.67 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (C$3.08) | C$2.40 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (C$3.92) | C$4.13 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.78 (C$5.97) | C$2.54 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.62 (C$7) | C$9 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 (C$5.92) | C$3.55 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.85 (C$3.56) | C$3.02 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.90 (C$3.62) | C$2.26 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$15 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.11 (C$3.88) | C$2.18 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.18 (C$3.97) | C$1.87 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 96% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,300 (C$2,872) | C$1,186 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,544 (C$1,928) | C$982 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $323 (C$403) | C$104 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,337 (C$1,670) | C$919 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $760 (C$949) | C$695 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $161 (C$201) | C$64 | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $74 (C$92) | C$39 | + 136% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $471 (C$588) | C$393 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (C$125) | C$111 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$17) | C$10 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $16 (C$20) | C$25 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$62) | C$61 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$54) | C$41 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$123) | C$95 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (C$111) | C$87 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 8% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$27,474) | C$23,851 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (C$1.60) | C$1.19 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (C$30) | C$47 | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (C$37) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 29% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (C$18) | C$7 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$22) | C$20 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $63 (C$79) | C$80 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.81 (C$4.76) | C$2.88 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (C$6) | C$3.82 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (C$4.34) | C$3.16 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.50 (C$3.12) | C$2.53 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 19% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $51 (C$63) | C$45 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (C$57) | C$84 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$62) | C$89 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (C$5.23) | C$5.72 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$3.75) | C$5.43 | - 31% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $553 (C$691) | C$850 | - 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (C$0.44) | C$1.04 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $75 (C$93) | C$34 | + 172% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 13% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Guam is 28% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,754
($3,807)
in Guam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,700
in Abbotsford.
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