Cost of living in Guam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 239% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 239% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (₨1,051) | ₨370 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨515) | ₨294 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (₨193) | ₨143 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.17 (₨232) | ₨52 | + 343% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (₨339) | ₨73 | + 362% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨505) | ₨36 | + 1295% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨723) | ₨227 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 (₨398) | ₨140 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (₨374) | ₨31 | + 1107% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.34 (₨317) | ₨132 | + 140% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (₨1,227) | ₨772 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (₨316) | ₨85 | + 270% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (₨262) | ₨36 | + 630% | |
| Housing | + 346% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 346% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,731 (₨126,602) | ₨33,366 | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,354 (₨99,044) | ₨19,918 | + 397% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (₨14,306) | ₨4,363 | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,281 (₨93,667) | ₨19,036 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $935 (₨68,404) | ₨12,499 | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $174 (₨12,752) | ₨3,334 | + 282% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (₨5,988) | ₨676 | + 785% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (₨36,645) | ₨29,555 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (₨10,120) | ₨10,444 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (₨1,141) | ₨411 | + 178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨765) | ₨211 | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 39% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (₨3,149) | ₨2,314 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (₨3,190) | ₨2,579 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (₨6,874) | ₨3,601 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (₨6,328) | ₨2,719 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (₨1,843,737) | ₨918,724 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (₨76) | ₨80 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,164 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 316% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 316% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (₨897) | ₨100 | + 794% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (₨1,949) | ₨212 | + 818% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (₨5,897) | ₨624 | + 844% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨688) | ₨316 | + 117% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (₨451) | ₨161 | + 179% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨477) | ₨254 | + 88% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (₨453) | ₨140 | + 222% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (₨332) | ₨68 | + 386% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (₨1,390) | ₨239 | + 481% | |
| Entertainment | + 202% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 202% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (₨2,547) | ₨1,175 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,024) | ₨473 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (₨1,643) | ₨1,631 | + 1% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (₨3,102) | ₨1,624 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨512) | ₨568 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (₨419) | ₨193 | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨443) | ₨190 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 (₨45,441) | ₨36,202 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (₨63) | ₨5.27 | + 1099% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (₨6,949) | ₨1,574 | + 342% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨625) | ₨271 | + 131% | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,894 prices entered by 2,073 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 183% more expensive than in India
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