Cost of living in Guam vs The Hague, Netherlands
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 36% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (€13) | €15 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.04 (€4.15) | €4.80 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $4.13 (€3.40) | €1.04 | + 226% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.43 (€3.64) | €3.22 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (€6) | €2.46 | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.11 (€4.20) | €2.51 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.14 (€3.41) | €1.88 | + 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.92 (€4.04) | €1.27 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (€15) | €8 | + 87% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.37 (€3.59) | €2.41 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.99 (€2.45) | €1.65 | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 13% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,234 (€1,836) | €1,740 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,338 (€1,099) | €1,413 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $307 (€252) | €167 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,238 (€1,017) | €1,102 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $890 (€732) | €770 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $182 (€149) | €96 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $80 (€66) | €30 | + 116% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $523 (€430) | €545 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $135 (€111) | €153 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (€11) | €10 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (€9) | €14 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 41% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (€40) | €95 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (€34) | €46 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (€75) | €125 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (€78) | €164 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 50% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,545 (€20,169) | €26,204 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.14 (€0.94) | €1.64 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $31 (€25) | €89 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $38 (€32) | €22 | + 41% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 33% more expensive than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (€10) | €5.90 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (€15) | €12 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (€53) | €36 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (€7) | €4.09 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.49 (€3.69) | €3.21 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.75 (€4.72) | €3.69 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.19 (€3.44) | €1.66 | + 107% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.74 (€2.25) | €2.38 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€15) | €23 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is about the same as in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (€41) | €45 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (€14) | €24 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $31 (€26) | €94 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (€64) | €73 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €9 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (€4.37) | €2.98 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€5.48) | €4.40 | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $600 (€493) | €499 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.28) | €0.19 | + 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $72 (€59) | €44 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.89) | €7 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 283 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,400 in The Hague you would need to make just about €5,109 ($6,218) in Guam.
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