Cost of living in Guam compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 285% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 285% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 66) | R$ 28 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 27 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.79 (R$ 20) | R$ 8 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.36 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.94 | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 5.54 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | R$ 7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.61 | + 486% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.34 (R$ 23) | R$ 5.00 | + 358% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (R$ 69) | R$ 39 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.55 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $12 (R$ 63) | R$ 3.48 | + 1722% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 230% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,731 (R$ 9,134) | R$ 3,054 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,354 (R$ 7,145) | R$ 1,840 | + 288% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (R$ 1,032) | R$ 501 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,281 (R$ 6,758) | R$ 2,155 | + 214% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $935 (R$ 4,935) | R$ 1,316 | + 275% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $174 (R$ 920) | R$ 369 | + 149% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (R$ 432) | R$ 80 | + 441% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (R$ 2,644) | R$ 1,699 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (R$ 730) | R$ 478 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (R$ 82) | R$ 23 | + 262% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (R$ 55) | R$ 17 | + 223% | |
| Clothes | + 250% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 250% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $130 (R$ 686) | R$ 200 | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $130 (R$ 686) | R$ 187 | + 266% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $200 (R$ 1,055) | R$ 329 | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (R$ 686) | R$ 250 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 18% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (R$ 133,015) | R$ 89,915 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (R$ 5.56) | R$ 4.65 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 208% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 208% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (R$ 65) | R$ 16 | + 296% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (R$ 141) | R$ 41 | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (R$ 425) | R$ 218 | + 95% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 15 | + 224% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 192% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 16 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.89 | + 454% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.14 | + 479% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (R$ 100) | R$ 45 | + 125% | |
| Entertainment | + 130% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (R$ 184) | R$ 94 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (R$ 74) | R$ 53 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (R$ 119) | R$ 213 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (R$ 224) | R$ 175 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 25 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (R$ 30) | R$ 11 | + 172% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 231% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,584 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (R$ 4.56) | R$ 1.32 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (R$ 501) | R$ 116 | + 331% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 348% | |
| TOTAL | + 169% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,928 prices entered by 1,824 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 169% more expensive than in Brazil
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