Cost of living in Guam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 403% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 403% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (₨1,463) | ₨344 | + 325% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨836) | ₨299 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (₨688) | ₨161 | + 328% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.02 (₨235) | ₨54 | + 338% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.38 (₨418) | ₨83 | + 404% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (₨639) | ₨41 | + 1459% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (₨661) | ₨216 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (₨346) | ₨151 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.51 (₨272) | ₨29 | + 839% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (₨595) | ₨151 | + 293% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $29 (₨2,287) | ₨769 | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.71 (₨366) | ₨87 | + 320% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.29 (₨410) | ₨35 | + 1058% | |
| Housing | + 489% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 489% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,621 (₨203,446) | ₨30,598 | + 565% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,775 (₨137,836) | ₨19,332 | + 613% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $388 (₨30,136) | ₨4,833 | + 523% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,331 (₨103,305) | ₨22,933 | + 350% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,051 (₨81,603) | ₨14,192 | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $276 (₨21,403) | ₨3,664 | + 484% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (₨5,876) | ₨513 | + 1046% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $655 (₨50,842) | ₨29,585 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 (₨19,917) | ₨13,060 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $28 (₨2,193) | ₨413 | + 431% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨1,107) | ₨320 | + 246% | |
| Clothes | + 170% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 170% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (₨3,506) | ₨2,299 | + 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $91 (₨7,051) | ₨2,368 | + 198% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (₨8,304) | ₨3,408 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (₨9,749) | ₨2,866 | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (₨1,940,833) | ₨958,460 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.66 (₨207) | ₨108 | + 91% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,482 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 252% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 252% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (₨862) | ₨128 | + 573% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (₨2,068) | ₨222 | + 833% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (₨9,848) | ₨815 | + 1109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (₨932) | ₨402 | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.43 (₨188) | ₨183 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.89 (₨458) | ₨242 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (₨287) | ₨163 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (₨179) | ₨73 | + 145% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨1,416) | ₨336 | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 139% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 139% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (₨3,673) | ₨1,329 | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (₨1,708) | ₨586 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,606 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (₨7,029) | ₨2,079 | + 238% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (₨1,557) | ₨594 | + 162% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (₨621) | ₨226 | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨621) | ₨175 | + 256% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,316 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $120 (₨9,316) | ₨1,432 | + 551% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (₨653) | ₨237 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 242% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,612 prices entered by 976 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guam is 242% more expensive than in India
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