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Cost of living in Guam compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 210% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 210% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (R$ 56) | R$ 28 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.81 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 237% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.70 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.37 | + 332% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.49 (R$ 22) | R$ 7 | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.91 | + 455% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (R$ 36) | R$ 15 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.78 (R$ 19) | R$ 5.75 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 3.30 | + 719% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.80 (R$ 23) | R$ 4.60 | + 396% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 69) | R$ 39 | + 76% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.14 (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.67 (R$ 14) | R$ 3.12 | + 363% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,551 (R$ 10,042) | R$ 3,057 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,815 (R$ 7,143) | R$ 1,892 | + 278% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $418 (R$ 1,645) | R$ 676 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,263 (R$ 4,971) | R$ 2,108 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $843 (R$ 3,318) | R$ 1,284 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $147 (R$ 577) | R$ 404 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $76 (R$ 297) | R$ 80 | + 273% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $515 (R$ 2,029) | R$ 1,725 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $189 (R$ 744) | R$ 421 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (R$ 64) | R$ 20 | + 226% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (R$ 53) | R$ 17 | + 215% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $51 (R$ 202) | R$ 205 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $41 (R$ 160) | R$ 180 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $140 (R$ 551) | R$ 337 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $85 (R$ 335) | R$ 253 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,498 (R$ 120,028) | R$ 86,958 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.16 (R$ 4.55) | R$ 4.40 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $10 (R$ 39) | R$ 204 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 114% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 114% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $13 (R$ 50) | R$ 18 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (R$ 105) | R$ 53 | + 99% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $87 (R$ 341) | R$ 233 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 95% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 12 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.21 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.89 | + 302% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.45 (R$ 18) | R$ 4.01 | + 337% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (R$ 75) | R$ 38 | + 97% | |
| Entertainment | + 73% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 73% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (R$ 192) | R$ 98 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (R$ 65) | R$ 49 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (R$ 88) | R$ 177 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (R$ 251) | R$ 179 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 23 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.09 (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $621 (R$ 2,445) | R$ 2,621 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (R$ 2.41) | R$ 1.22 | + 97% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (R$ 343) | R$ 112 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 28) | R$ 9 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 20,278 prices entered by 2,032 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 88% more expensive than in Brazil
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