Cost of living in Guam vs Newcastle, Australia
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Food | + 45% | |||
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Food in Guam is 45% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (AU$20) | AU$17 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (AU$11) | AU$11 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.04 (AU$6) | AU$4.99 | + 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.13 (AU$5.26) | AU$1.27 | + 316% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.43 (AU$5.64) | AU$4.99 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (AU$10) | AU$4.99 | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (AU$13) | AU$10 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.11 (AU$7) | AU$4.35 | + 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.14 (AU$5.28) | AU$3.46 | + 52% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.92 (AU$6) | AU$4.73 | + 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (AU$23) | AU$16 | + 41% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $4.37 (AU$5.56) | AU$3.13 | + 78% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (AU$3.80) | AU$1.79 | + 113% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Guam is 19% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,234 (AU$2,845) | AU$2,461 | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,338 (AU$1,703) | AU$1,879 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $307 (AU$391) | AU$140 | + 178% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,238 (AU$1,576) | AU$1,843 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $890 (AU$1,134) | AU$1,301 | - 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $182 (AU$231) | AU$92 | + 150% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $80 (AU$102) | AU$52 | + 96% | |
40” flat screen tv | $523 (AU$666) | AU$573 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (AU$172) | AU$177 | - 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (AU$18) | AU$12 | + 43% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (AU$14) | AU$28 | - 49% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Guam is 19% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (AU$62) | AU$100 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (AU$53) | AU$60 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (AU$116) | AU$157 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (AU$120) | AU$117 | + 3% | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Guam is 26% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,545 (AU$31,251) | AU$25,963 | + 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (AU$1.45) | AU$1.45 | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (AU$39) | AU$100 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $38 (AU$49) | AU$21 | + 138% | |
Personal Care | + 30% | |||
Personal Care in Guam is 30% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (AU$16) | AU$12 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (AU$23) | AU$16 | + 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (AU$82) | AU$71 | + 15% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (AU$10) | AU$6 | + 66% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.49 (AU$5.71) | AU$4.60 | + 24% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.75 (AU$7) | AU$5.36 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.19 (AU$5.34) | AU$3.19 | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.74 (AU$3.48) | AU$3.88 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (AU$23) | AU$25 | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 13% | |||
Entertainment in Guam is 13% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (AU$64) | AU$52 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $17 (AU$22) | AU$27 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (AU$40) | AU$162 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (AU$99) | AU$108 | - 8% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (AU$13) | AU$14 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (AU$7) | AU$4.46 | + 52% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (AU$8) | AU$7 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (AU$764) | AU$594 | + 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (AU$0.43) | AU$0.83 | - 49% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (AU$92) | AU$53 | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (AU$9) | AU$27 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guam is 7% more expensive than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$8,321 ($6,536) in Guam to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with AU$7,800 in Newcastle.
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