Cost of living in Guam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 208% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 208% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Taka 1,390) | Taka 263 | + 429% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Taka 771) | Taka 344 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (Taka 443) | Taka 162 | + 173% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.92 (Taka 332) | Taka 74 | + 350% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (Taka 393) | Taka 112 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Taka 586) | Taka 50 | + 1083% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 838) | Taka 581 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 (Taka 462) | Taka 172 | + 169% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (Taka 434) | Taka 26 | + 1555% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (Taka 535) | Taka 391 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (Taka 1,686) | Taka 1,738 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (Taka 367) | Taka 103 | + 256% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (Taka 304) | Taka 41 | + 641% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 234% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,405 (Taka 204,013) | Taka 59,451 | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,233 (Taka 104,607) | Taka 33,978 | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $293 (Taka 24,894) | Taka 4,046 | + 515% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,258 (Taka 106,716) | Taka 35,113 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $851 (Taka 72,183) | Taka 15,590 | + 363% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 (Taka 13,643) | Taka 3,803 | + 259% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (Taka 6,944) | Taka 1,167 | + 495% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (Taka 42,494) | Taka 35,909 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (Taka 11,735) | Taka 13,069 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (Taka 1,323) | Taka 431 | + 207% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (Taka 1,138) | Taka 852 | + 34% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 93% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (Taka 3,652) | Taka 1,746 | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (Taka 3,699) | Taka 1,826 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (Taka 7,972) | Taka 5,220 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (Taka 7,338) | Taka 4,121 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (Taka 2,138,034) | Taka 2,554,870 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (Taka 101) | Taka 96 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,898 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 308% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 308% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (Taka 1,040) | Taka 133 | + 683% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Taka 2,260) | Taka 498 | + 354% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (Taka 6,838) | Taka 1,000 | + 584% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Taka 797) | Taka 400 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Taka 523) | Taka 164 | + 220% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Taka 554) | Taka 356 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (Taka 525) | Taka 84 | + 526% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (Taka 385) | Taka 141 | + 172% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (Taka 1,612) | Taka 167 | + 867% | |
| Entertainment | + 256% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 256% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (Taka 4,904) | Taka 1,289 | + 280% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (Taka 1,557) | Taka 888 | + 75% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (Taka 1,905) | Taka 2,301 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (Taka 7,401) | Taka 1,790 | + 314% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Taka 1,138) | Taka 817 | + 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (Taka 486) | Taka 304 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Taka 639) | Taka 536 | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 (Taka 52,694) | Taka 35,756 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (Taka 73) | Taka 1.67 | + 4304% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (Taka 7,354) | Taka 1,882 | + 291% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Taka 725) | Taka 272 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,494 prices entered by 219 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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