Cost of living in Guam compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 295% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 295% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 86) | R$ 28 | + 201% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 47) | R$ 25 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.92 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.39 | + 504% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (R$ 24) | R$ 8 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 5.54 | + 552% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (R$ 52) | R$ 16 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 (R$ 28) | R$ 6 | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (R$ 27) | R$ 4.11 | + 551% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (R$ 33) | R$ 4.70 | + 602% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (R$ 104) | R$ 38 | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (R$ 23) | R$ 7 | + 224% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (R$ 19) | R$ 3.40 | + 451% | |
| Housing | + 263% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 263% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,405 (R$ 12,571) | R$ 3,353 | + 275% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,233 (R$ 6,446) | R$ 1,916 | + 236% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $293 (R$ 1,534) | R$ 481 | + 219% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,258 (R$ 6,576) | R$ 1,977 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $851 (R$ 4,448) | R$ 1,289 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 (R$ 841) | R$ 293 | + 187% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (R$ 428) | R$ 78 | + 447% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (R$ 2,618) | R$ 1,525 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (R$ 723) | R$ 438 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (R$ 82) | R$ 24 | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (R$ 70) | R$ 16 | + 326% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 31% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (R$ 225) | R$ 217 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (R$ 228) | R$ 177 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (R$ 491) | R$ 310 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (R$ 452) | R$ 243 | + 86% | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (R$ 131,742) | R$ 87,710 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.32 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 208 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 204% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (R$ 64) | R$ 18 | + 255% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (R$ 139) | R$ 38 | + 264% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (R$ 421) | R$ 241 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (R$ 49) | R$ 16 | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 12 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 15 | + 129% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 5.34 | + 505% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (R$ 24) | R$ 3.69 | + 543% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (R$ 99) | R$ 40 | + 147% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 166% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (R$ 302) | R$ 101 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (R$ 96) | R$ 51 | + 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (R$ 117) | R$ 234 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (R$ 456) | R$ 179 | + 155% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 70) | R$ 24 | + 191% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 207% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 12 | + 234% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 (R$ 3,247) | R$ 3,010 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (R$ 4.52) | R$ 1.31 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (R$ 453) | R$ 114 | + 297% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (R$ 45) | R$ 10 | + 330% | |
| TOTAL | + 170% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,087 prices entered by 1,120 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 170% more expensive than in Brazil
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