Cost of living in Guam compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 175% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (R$ 89) | R$ 36 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 35 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 11 | + 256% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.67 (R$ 18) | R$ 5.45 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.72 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.98 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.74 | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 5.78 | + 437% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (R$ 157) | R$ 44 | + 261% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.93 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.96 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 267% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 267% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,391 (R$ 17,063) | R$ 3,745 | + 356% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,460 (R$ 12,381) | R$ 2,481 | + 399% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $431 (R$ 2,169) | R$ 599 | + 262% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,916 (R$ 9,640) | R$ 2,698 | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (R$ 7,357) | R$ 1,667 | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $232 (R$ 1,166) | R$ 597 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (R$ 305) | R$ 90 | + 238% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 (R$ 1,728) | R$ 1,960 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (R$ 565) | R$ 648 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (R$ 89) | R$ 30 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 21 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (R$ 304) | R$ 254 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (R$ 393) | R$ 255 | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (R$ 466) | R$ 408 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (R$ 639) | R$ 315 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,699 (R$ 139,377) | R$ 116,731 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (R$ 7) | R$ 5.50 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 235 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 155% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 155% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 21 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (R$ 50) | R$ 46 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $288 (R$ 1,450) | R$ 259 | + 459% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (R$ 53) | R$ 23 | + 128% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (R$ 24) | R$ 19 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (R$ 18) | R$ 7 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.40 | + 99% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 102) | R$ 55 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (R$ 234) | R$ 110 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (R$ 108) | R$ 64 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (R$ 126) | R$ 238 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (R$ 277) | R$ 206 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 58) | R$ 29 | + 99% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (R$ 38) | R$ 13 | + 198% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 11 | + 232% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $850 (R$ 4,277) | R$ 4,322 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (R$ 2.52) | R$ 1.26 | + 100% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (R$ 462) | R$ 131 | + 253% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 46) | R$ 11 | + 313% | |
| TOTAL | + 129% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,147 prices entered by 1,769 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guam is 129% more expensive than in Brazil
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