- Cost of Living
- Guam
- Canada
- Guam
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Guam compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 27% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$15 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.82 (C$4.90) | C$5.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.47 (C$3.17) | C$2.17 | + 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (C$4.03) | C$4.84 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.78 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.62 (C$7) | C$10 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.74 (C$6) | C$4.00 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.85 (C$3.66) | C$3.31 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.90 (C$3.72) | C$3.07 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$16 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.23 (C$4.15) | C$2.51 | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.18 (C$4.08) | C$2.07 | + 97% | |
| Housing | + 81% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,300 (C$2,953) | C$1,576 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,544 (C$1,982) | C$1,122 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $323 (C$414) | C$109 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,337 (C$1,717) | C$1,019 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $760 (C$976) | C$774 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $161 (C$207) | C$66 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $74 (C$95) | C$40 | + 137% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $440 (C$565) | C$377 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (C$133) | C$98 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (C$16) | C$9 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (C$19) | C$23 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$64) | C$59 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $43 (C$56) | C$40 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (C$127) | C$93 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $89 (C$114) | C$92 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (C$28,242) | C$22,749 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.28 (C$1.64) | C$1.27 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $24 (C$31) | C$65 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (C$38) | C$31 | + 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 (C$18) | C$8 | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$17) | C$20 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $58 (C$74) | C$96 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$6 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.65 (C$4.68) | C$3.72 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.08 (C$7) | C$2.83 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (C$4.27) | C$3.09 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.50 (C$3.20) | C$2.46 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $17 (C$22) | C$19 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $52 (C$67) | C$46 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (C$22) | C$26 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $50 (C$64) | C$101 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$64) | C$87 | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$12) | C$9 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.19 (C$5.38) | C$5.53 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.00 (C$3.85) | C$5.67 | - 32% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $528 (C$678) | C$549 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.35 (C$0.45) | C$1.04 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $75 (C$96) | C$35 | + 173% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 362 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Guam is 24% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,942
($4,629)
in Guam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,800
in Abbotsford.
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