Cost of living in Guam compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 295% | |||
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Food in Guam is 295% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (R$ 125) | R$ 38 | + 226% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (R$ 76) | R$ 38 | + 102% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (R$ 56) | R$ 12 | + 354% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.40 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.63 | + 236% | |
12 eggs, large | $8 (R$ 43) | R$ 13 | + 220% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 39) | R$ 8 | + 415% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $15 (R$ 81) | R$ 27 | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.91 (R$ 27) | R$ 13 | + 118% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.76 (R$ 27) | R$ 6 | + 323% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 7 | + 585% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (R$ 125) | R$ 48 | + 160% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $4.27 (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 136% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 4.48 | + 894% | |
Housing | + 499% | |||
Housing in Guam is 499% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,500 (R$ 19,489) | R$ 4,114 | + 374% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,501 (R$ 13,925) | R$ 2,733 | + 409% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (R$ 1,670) | R$ 685 | + 144% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,248 (R$ 23,653) | R$ 3,006 | + 687% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $3,057 (R$ 17,020) | R$ 1,958 | + 769% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $332 (R$ 1,846) | R$ 533 | + 246% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $145 (R$ 808) | R$ 90 | + 794% | |
40” flat screen tv | $493 (R$ 2,746) | R$ 1,857 | + 48% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $237 (R$ 1,318) | R$ 644 | + 105% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (R$ 89) | R$ 34 | + 166% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (R$ 223) | R$ 22 | + 923% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Guam is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (R$ 379) | R$ 285 | + 33% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (R$ 251) | R$ 273 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (R$ 835) | R$ 411 | + 103% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (R$ 557) | R$ 324 | + 72% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Guam is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $58,000 (R$ 322,956) | R$ 114,992 | + 181% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (R$ 362) | R$ 253 | + 43% | |
Personal Care | + 214% | |||
Personal Care in Guam is 214% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 22 | + 129% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 51 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $288 (R$ 1,604) | R$ 303 | + 430% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (R$ 59) | R$ 24 | + 147% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (R$ 16) | R$ 14 | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (R$ 45) | R$ 22 | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 8 | + 558% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (R$ 33) | R$ 5.89 | + 468% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (R$ 193) | R$ 60 | + 221% | |
Entertainment | + 164% | |||
Entertainment in Guam is 164% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Guam | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (R$ 390) | R$ 114 | + 242% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (R$ 140) | R$ 61 | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (R$ 139) | R$ 246 | - 43% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (R$ 592) | R$ 235 | + 152% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 72) | R$ 32 | + 125% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (R$ 36) | R$ 16 | + 119% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 41) | R$ 12 | + 235% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $300 (R$ 1,670) | R$ 3,732 | - 55% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 1.58 | + 254% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (R$ 511) | R$ 140 | + 266% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 52) | R$ 15 | + 244% | |
TOTAL | + 219% |

These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 219% more expensive than in Brazil
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