- Cost of Living
- Guam
- Canada
- Guam
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 40% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$16) | C$14 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (C$5.08) | C$6 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (C$3.29) | C$2.38 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (C$4.18) | C$4.08 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.78 (C$6) | C$2.62 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.62 (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 (C$6) | C$3.73 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.85 (C$3.80) | C$2.90 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.90 (C$3.86) | C$2.89 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$20) | C$16 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.11 (C$4.14) | C$2.31 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.18 (C$4.24) | C$1.76 | + 140% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 105% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,300 (C$3,064) | C$1,186 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,544 (C$2,056) | C$982 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $323 (C$430) | C$117 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,337 (C$1,781) | C$919 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $760 (C$1,012) | C$695 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $161 (C$215) | C$64 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $74 (C$98) | C$39 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $471 (C$627) | C$392 | + 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $101 (C$135) | C$111 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (C$17) | C$26 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$66) | C$61 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$58) | C$41 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$132) | C$95 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (C$119) | C$87 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 2% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$29,305) | C$22,684 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (C$1.71) | C$1.19 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (C$32) | C$47 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (C$39) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (C$19) | C$8 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$24) | C$20 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $58 (C$77) | C$85 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$10) | C$7 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.81 (C$5.08) | C$3.90 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 74% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (C$4.63) | C$3.21 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.50 (C$3.33) | C$2.46 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 37% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (C$64) | C$43 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (C$23) | C$27 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (C$60) | C$84 | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$67) | C$93 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (C$5.58) | C$5.44 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$4.00) | C$5.57 | - 28% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $200 (C$266) | C$141 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (C$0.47) | C$2.00 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $75 (C$100) | C$34 | + 193% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Guam is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,866
($3,653)
in Guam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,900
in Abbotsford.
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