Cost of living in Guam is 21% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in Guam is 56% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Guam | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (£14) | £13 | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (£9) | £6 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.84 (£4.35) | £3.87 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.44 (£2.57) | £1.20 | + 113% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (£4.54) | £3.27 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (£5.47) | £1.99 | + 175% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (£7) | £5.27 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.15 (£3.83) | £2.27 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.27 (£3.18) | £1.03 | + 209% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.38 (£4.01) | £2.83 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (£17) | £9 | + 94% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.09 (£3.05) | £1.79 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.01 (£2.99) | £1.34 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 69% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Guam | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,054 (£2,275) | £953 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,081 (£1,551) | £1,073 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $347 (£258) | £297 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,671 (£1,245) | £702 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,192 (£888) | £544 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $221 (£164) | £125 | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $77 (£58) | £25 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $441 (£328) | £418 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (£114) | £129 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $17 (£13) | £7 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (£8) | £13 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Guam | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (£35) | £69 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $56 (£41) | £37 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (£72) | £99 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (£76) | £52 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 32% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Guam | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,043 (£22,383) | £17,412 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.27 (£0.95) | £1.52 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (£30) | £67 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $49 (£37) | £18 | + 100% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 60% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Guam | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (£9) | £2.31 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (£13) | £5.75 | + 127% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $155 (£116) | £94 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (£7) | £2.46 | + 174% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.37 (£3.26) | £1.57 | + 108% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.28 (£3.93) | £4.18 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.61 (£4.18) | £2.17 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.75 (£2.05) | £1.68 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (£18) | £13 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 16% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Guam | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (£36) | £61 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (£15) | £13 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $39 (£29) | £83 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (£56) | £72 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (£9) | £7 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (£4.58) | £3.57 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£5.05) | £4.42 | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $631 (£470) | £502 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.62 (£0.46) | £0.09 | + 410% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $91 (£67) | £50 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (£7) | £11 | - 41% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 104 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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