Cost of living in Guam compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 206% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Taka 1,649) | Taka 532 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Taka 942) | Taka 488 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (Taka 775) | Taka 263 | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.02 (Taka 264) | Taka 98 | + 169% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.38 (Taka 471) | Taka 134 | + 250% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (Taka 720) | Taka 96 | + 648% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (Taka 744) | Taka 329 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (Taka 390) | Taka 203 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.51 (Taka 307) | Taka 27 | + 1017% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (Taka 671) | Taka 530 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $29 (Taka 2,577) | Taka 1,346 | + 91% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.71 (Taka 412) | Taka 112 | + 269% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.29 (Taka 462) | Taka 58 | + 699% | |
| Housing | + 359% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 359% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,621 (Taka 229,219) | Taka 43,087 | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,775 (Taka 155,298) | Taka 21,416 | + 625% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $388 (Taka 33,953) | Taka 4,489 | + 656% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,331 (Taka 116,392) | Taka 37,342 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,051 (Taka 91,941) | Taka 20,129 | + 357% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $276 (Taka 24,115) | Taka 3,105 | + 677% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (Taka 6,620) | Taka 947 | + 599% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $655 (Taka 57,283) | Taka 36,542 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 (Taka 22,440) | Taka 16,205 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $28 (Taka 2,471) | Taka 369 | + 570% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (Taka 1,247) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 97% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 97% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (Taka 3,950) | Taka 2,612 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $91 (Taka 7,944) | Taka 3,117 | + 155% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (Taka 9,356) | Taka 9,947 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (Taka 10,984) | Taka 6,827 | + 61% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 13% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (Taka 2,186,703) | Taka 2,773,830 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.66 (Taka 233) | Taka 91 | + 155% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,696 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 109% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 109% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (Taka 972) | Taka 296 | + 228% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (Taka 2,330) | Taka 1,395 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (Taka 11,096) | Taka 1,191 | + 832% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (Taka 1,050) | Taka 498 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.43 (Taka 212) | Taka 208 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.89 (Taka 515) | Taka 690 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (Taka 323) | Taka 173 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (Taka 201) | Taka 229 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (Taka 1,595) | Taka 304 | + 425% | |
| Entertainment | + 103% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 103% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Guam | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (Taka 4,138) | Taka 1,410 | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (Taka 1,924) | Taka 885 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (Taka 7,920) | Taka 3,617 | + 119% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (Taka 1,754) | Taka 1,328 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (Taka 700) | Taka 393 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (Taka 700) | Taka 594 | + 18% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $120 (Taka 10,496) | Taka 1,057 | + 893% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Taka 736) | Taka 264 | + 179% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 713 prices entered by 227 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 149% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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