Cost of living in Guam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 215% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 215% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (Taka 1,053) | Taka 230 | + 358% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (Taka 553) | Taka 376 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.79 (Taka 321) | Taka 184 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.36 (Taka 200) | Taka 79 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (Taka 393) | Taka 105 | + 276% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Taka 54 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 526 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Taka 159 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (Taka 434) | Taka 28 | + 1441% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.34 (Taka 368) | Taka 442 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (Taka 1,102) | Taka 1,461 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.55 (Taka 216) | Taka 102 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $12 (Taka 1,018) | Taka 45 | + 2160% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 198% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,731 (Taka 146,777) | Taka 64,159 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,354 (Taka 114,828) | Taka 34,477 | + 233% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (Taka 16,586) | Taka 4,050 | + 310% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,281 (Taka 108,593) | Taka 39,073 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $935 (Taka 79,305) | Taka 22,885 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $174 (Taka 14,784) | Taka 4,140 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (Taka 6,942) | Taka 1,099 | + 532% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (Taka 42,484) | Taka 37,254 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (Taka 11,733) | Taka 15,000 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (Taka 1,323) | Taka 411 | + 222% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (Taka 887) | Taka 621 | + 43% | |
| Clothes | + 356% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 356% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $130 (Taka 11,024) | Taka 1,987 | + 455% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $130 (Taka 11,024) | Taka 2,314 | + 376% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $200 (Taka 16,960) | Taka 4,295 | + 295% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (Taka 11,024) | Taka 4,454 | + 148% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (Taka 2,137,555) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (Taka 89) | Taka 94 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,477 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 275% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 275% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (Taka 1,040) | Taka 129 | + 707% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Taka 2,259) | Taka 491 | + 360% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (Taka 6,836) | Taka 1,039 | + 558% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (Taka 797) | Taka 405 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (Taka 523) | Taka 230 | + 127% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (Taka 553) | Taka 411 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (Taka 525) | Taka 82 | + 540% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (Taka 385) | Taka 100 | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (Taka 1,611) | Taka 240 | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 57% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (Taka 2,952) | Taka 1,281 | + 131% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (Taka 1,187) | Taka 958 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (Taka 1,904) | Taka 2,373 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (Taka 3,596) | Taka 2,103 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 594) | Taka 1,179 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (Taka 486) | Taka 284 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Taka 514) | Taka 638 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (Taka 73) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (Taka 8,056) | Taka 1,420 | + 467% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Taka 725) | Taka 257 | + 183% | |
| TOTAL | + 123% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 935 prices entered by 247 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 123% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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