- Cost of Living
- Guam
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 194% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Taka 1,184) | Taka 328 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 688) | Taka 415 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (Taka 613) | Taka 169 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.61 (Taka 219) | Taka 74 | + 194% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.98 (Taka 333) | Taka 97 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (Taka 784) | Taka 63 | + 1146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 830) | Taka 359 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.88 (Taka 492) | Taka 146 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $9 (Taka 738) | Taka 24 | + 3038% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (Taka 229) | Taka 304 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $42 (Taka 3,474) | Taka 2,421 | + 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (Taka 335) | Taka 101 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (Taka 192) | Taka 44 | + 337% | |
| Housing | + 268% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 268% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,673 (Taka 223,709) | Taka 42,189 | + 430% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,597 (Taka 133,650) | Taka 32,498 | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $364 (Taka 30,434) | Taka 3,873 | + 686% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,380 (Taka 115,486) | Taka 42,062 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $934 (Taka 78,213) | Taka 24,788 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (Taka 24,379) | Taka 3,366 | + 624% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $81 (Taka 6,801) | Taka 2,008 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $483 (Taka 40,458) | Taka 43,783 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (Taka 15,318) | Taka 14,583 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (Taka 748) | Taka 292 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (Taka 1,386) | Taka 606 | + 129% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 81% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (Taka 4,630) | Taka 2,177 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (Taka 4,018) | Taka 2,485 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (Taka 7,924) | Taka 4,501 | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (Taka 11,510) | Taka 3,784 | + 204% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $42,500 (Taka 3,557,547) | Taka 3,124,930 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.12 (Taka 94) | Taka 92 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (Taka 2,511) | Taka 2,504 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 82% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 82% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (Taka 1,004) | Taka 297 | + 238% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (Taka 419) | Taka 476 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (Taka 3,292) | Taka 1,238 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (Taka 502) | Taka 370 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (Taka 294) | Taka 304 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (Taka 411) | Taka 344 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (Taka 258) | Taka 90 | + 185% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (Taka 141) | Taka 110 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (Taka 1,585) | Taka 326 | + 387% | |
| Entertainment | + 97% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (Taka 4,709) | Taka 1,455 | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (Taka 1,599) | Taka 756 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 (Taka 1,674) | Taka 2,663 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (Taka 7,281) | Taka 4,971 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 670) | Taka 1,315 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Taka 502) | Taka 516 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Taka 585) | Taka 564 | + 4% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $734 (Taka 61,441) | Taka 35,756 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (Taka 59) | Taka 21 | + 182% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (Taka 6,770) | Taka 2,557 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Taka 569) | Taka 228 | + 149% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,704 prices entered by 385 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.707
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Guam is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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