- Cost of Living
- Guam
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 201% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 201% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 55) | R$ 29 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 336% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.61 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.27 | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.98 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (R$ 36) | R$ 4.80 | + 657% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.88 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.65 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $9 (R$ 34) | R$ 3.28 | + 942% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.56 | + 133% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $42 (R$ 161) | R$ 40 | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 142% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.25 | + 174% | |
| Housing | + 193% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 193% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,673 (R$ 10,364) | R$ 3,162 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,597 (R$ 6,192) | R$ 1,956 | + 217% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $364 (R$ 1,410) | R$ 579 | + 144% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,380 (R$ 5,350) | R$ 2,172 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $934 (R$ 3,623) | R$ 1,364 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (R$ 1,129) | R$ 416 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $81 (R$ 315) | R$ 83 | + 281% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $483 (R$ 1,874) | R$ 1,727 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (R$ 710) | R$ 425 | + 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (R$ 35) | R$ 21 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (R$ 64) | R$ 17 | + 282% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (R$ 214) | R$ 207 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (R$ 186) | R$ 181 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (R$ 367) | R$ 331 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (R$ 533) | R$ 256 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 0% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $42,500 (R$ 164,811) | R$ 87,434 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.12 (R$ 4.36) | R$ 4.33 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (R$ 116) | R$ 203 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 16% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (R$ 47) | R$ 17 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 47 | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (R$ 153) | R$ 235 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 18 | + 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.08 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (R$ 73) | R$ 39 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 95% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (R$ 218) | R$ 97 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (R$ 74) | R$ 51 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 (R$ 78) | R$ 179 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (R$ 337) | R$ 179 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 23 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 9 | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 150% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $734 (R$ 2,846) | R$ 2,726 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (R$ 2.71) | R$ 1.16 | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (R$ 314) | R$ 116 | + 170% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 171% | |
| TOTAL | + 99% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24,608 prices entered by 2,462 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 99% more expensive than in Brazil
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