- Cost of Living
- Guam
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (Taka 1,182) | Taka 378 | + 213% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 696) | Taka 438 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.37 (Taka 366) | Taka 220 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.70 (Taka 226) | Taka 74 | + 203% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.97 (Taka 332) | Taka 102 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Taka 579) | Taka 56 | + 934% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 865) | Taka 330 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.91 (Taka 411) | Taka 148 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.58 (Taka 216) | Taka 24 | + 788% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (Taka 217) | Taka 318 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $34 (Taka 2,804) | Taka 2,478 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.90 (Taka 326) | Taka 101 | + 222% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.95 (Taka 247) | Taka 48 | + 412% | |
| Housing | + 290% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 290% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,001 (Taka 251,079) | Taka 43,806 | + 473% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,803 (Taka 150,846) | Taka 35,106 | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $388 (Taka 32,445) | Taka 3,522 | + 821% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,380 (Taka 115,440) | Taka 46,238 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $934 (Taka 78,182) | Taka 24,863 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (Taka 24,370) | Taka 2,602 | + 836% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (Taka 6,252) | Taka 1,713 | + 265% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $522 (Taka 43,686) | Taka 41,130 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (Taka 15,312) | Taka 14,071 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (Taka 1,001) | Taka 307 | + 226% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (Taka 1,276) | Taka 549 | + 132% | |
| Clothes | + 83% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $58 (Taka 4,849) | Taka 2,210 | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (Taka 4,016) | Taka 2,415 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (Taka 7,921) | Taka 5,111 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (Taka 11,505) | Taka 3,953 | + 191% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 1% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,919 (Taka 2,503,434) | Taka 2,739,980 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 (Taka 95) | Taka 88 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (Taka 2,510) | Taka 2,280 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 197% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 197% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (Taka 1,233) | Taka 300 | + 310% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (Taka 1,673) | Taka 540 | + 210% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (Taka 10,041) | Taka 1,187 | + 746% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (Taka 502) | Taka 339 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.10 (Taka 343) | Taka 302 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (Taka 411) | Taka 359 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.86 (Taka 407) | Taka 91 | + 346% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (Taka 141) | Taka 107 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 1,665) | Taka 300 | + 454% | |
| Entertainment | + 122% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 122% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (Taka 4,497) | Taka 951 | + 373% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (Taka 1,576) | Taka 760 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 (Taka 1,673) | Taka 1,973 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (Taka 7,278) | Taka 2,831 | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (Taka 669) | Taka 1,364 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (Taka 455) | Taka 305 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Taka 585) | Taka 501 | + 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $694 (Taka 58,041) | Taka 35,756 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (Taka 59) | Taka 22 | + 162% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (Taka 6,767) | Taka 2,337 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Taka 569) | Taka 230 | + 147% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,496 prices entered by 379 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
83.674
BDT
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USD
Cost of living in Guam is 125% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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