Cost of living in Guam compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 157% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guam | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (134元) | 46元 | + 189% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (74元) | 40元 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (55元) | 16元 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.56 (25元) | 18元 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.39 (38元) | 19元 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (45元) | 11元 | + 311% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (56元) | 63元 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (28元) | 15元 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.98 (28元) | 6元 | + 346% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (44元) | 7元 | + 499% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (223元) | 118元 | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.93 (28元) | 8元 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.92 (35元) | 16元 | + 113% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 106% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guam | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,391 (24,126元) | 15,059元 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,460 (17,506元) | 9,006元 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $431 (3,067元) | 421元 | + 628% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,916 (13,631元) | 7,547元 | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (10,403元) | 4,347元 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $232 (1,649元) | 262元 | + 529% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (432元) | 115元 | + 275% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 (2,444元) | 1,143元 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (798元) | 589元 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (125元) | 39元 | + 225% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (63元) | 51元 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 55% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guam | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (429元) | 529元 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (555元) | 248元 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (659元) | 626元 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (903元) | 828元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guam | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,699 (197,070元) | 161,247元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.43 (17元) | 9元 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 204元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guam | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (45元) | 39元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (71元) | 27元 | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (959元) | 391元 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (75元) | 53元 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (20元) | 33元 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (34元) | 34元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (25元) | 13元 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (15元) | 15元 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (144元) | 74元 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 90% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 90% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Guam | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (331元) | 265元 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (153元) | 110元 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (178元) | 1,294元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (391元) | 348元 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (82元) | 79元 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (54元) | 29元 | + 85% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (53元) | 18元 | + 197% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $850 (6,048元) | 3,321元 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (3.56元) | 0.20元 | + 1679% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (653元) | 410元 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (62元) | 24元 | + 157% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,422 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 88% more expensive than in China
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