Cost of living in Guam vs Abbotsford, Canada
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Food | + 48% | |||
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Food in Guam is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$20) | C$20 | - 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 11% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.04 (C$6) | C$5.78 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.13 (C$5.27) | C$1.98 | + 165% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.43 (C$5.64) | C$4.18 | + 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (C$10) | C$3.04 | + 220% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (C$13) | C$10 | + 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.11 (C$7) | C$4.24 | + 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.14 (C$5.28) | C$3.76 | + 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.92 (C$6) | C$3.41 | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$23) | C$19 | + 21% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $4.37 (C$5.57) | C$2.48 | + 125% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (C$3.80) | C$1.93 | + 97% | |
Housing | + 51% | |||
Housing in Guam is 51% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,234 (C$2,847) | C$2,136 | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,338 (C$1,704) | C$1,241 | + 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $307 (C$391) | C$133 | + 193% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,238 (C$1,578) | C$1,120 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $890 (C$1,134) | C$806 | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $182 (C$231) | C$66 | + 249% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $80 (C$102) | C$54 | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | $523 (C$666) | C$311 | + 114% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (C$172) | C$97 | + 78% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (C$18) | C$10 | + 74% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (C$14) | C$25 | - 44% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Guam is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$62) | C$60 | + 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (C$53) | C$39 | + 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$116) | C$98 | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$120) | C$117 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Guam is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,545 (C$31,275) | C$22,935 | + 36% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (C$1.46) | C$1.39 | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (C$39) | C$67 | - 41% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $38 (C$49) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Guam is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (C$16) | C$8 | + 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (C$23) | C$22 | + 5% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (C$82) | C$77 | + 6% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.49 (C$5.72) | C$3.85 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.75 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 71% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.19 (C$5.34) | C$3.11 | + 72% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.74 (C$3.49) | C$2.46 | + 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 16% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in Guam is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$64) | C$52 | + 23% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $17 (C$22) | C$26 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (C$40) | C$117 | - 66% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (C$99) | C$96 | + 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$9 | + 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (C$7) | C$5.42 | + 25% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (C$8) | C$7 | + 28% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (C$765) | C$647 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (C$0.43) | C$0.83 | - 48% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (C$92) | C$35 | + 159% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least C$8,651 ($6,789) in Guam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$6,900 in Abbotsford.
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