Cost of living in Guam compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 291% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 291% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (R$ 95) | R$ 30 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 54) | R$ 31 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 330% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.02 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.36 | + 250% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.38 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 7 | + 493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 20 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.51 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.84 | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 5.73 | + 578% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $29 (R$ 149) | R$ 43 | + 247% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.71 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.29 (R$ 27) | R$ 3.80 | + 604% | |
| Housing | + 291% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 291% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,621 (R$ 13,260) | R$ 2,800 | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,775 (R$ 8,984) | R$ 1,974 | + 355% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $388 (R$ 1,964) | R$ 590 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,331 (R$ 6,733) | R$ 2,228 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,051 (R$ 5,319) | R$ 1,470 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $276 (R$ 1,395) | R$ 418 | + 234% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (R$ 383) | R$ 84 | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $655 (R$ 3,314) | R$ 1,988 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 (R$ 1,298) | R$ 588 | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $28 (R$ 143) | R$ 26 | + 442% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (R$ 72) | R$ 19 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 85% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (R$ 229) | R$ 239 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $91 (R$ 460) | R$ 218 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (R$ 541) | R$ 346 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (R$ 635) | R$ 263 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 31% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (R$ 126,495) | R$ 98,694 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.66 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 105% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 135% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (R$ 56) | R$ 17 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (R$ 135) | R$ 50 | + 171% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (R$ 642) | R$ 244 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (R$ 61) | R$ 17 | + 254% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.43 (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.89 (R$ 30) | R$ 17 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 191% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.63 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (R$ 92) | R$ 47 | + 96% | |
| Entertainment | + 126% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (R$ 239) | R$ 93 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (R$ 111) | R$ 53 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (R$ 458) | R$ 190 | + 142% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (R$ 101) | R$ 28 | + 264% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 12 | + 230% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 10 | + 297% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $120 (R$ 607) | R$ 125 | + 387% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 12 | + 255% | |
| TOTAL | + 171% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,454 prices entered by 2,027 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guam is 171% more expensive than in Brazil
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