- Cost of Living
- Guam
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 228% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 228% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (₨1,005) | ₨395 | + 154% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨592) | ₨262 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.37 (₨311) | ₨143 | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.70 (₨192) | ₨51 | + 273% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.97 (₨282) | ₨71 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨492) | ₨38 | + 1198% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨735) | ₨200 | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.91 (₨349) | ₨138 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.58 (₨183) | ₨25 | + 645% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (₨184) | ₨122 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $34 (₨2,383) | ₨832 | + 186% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.90 (₨277) | ₨82 | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.95 (₨210) | ₨33 | + 540% | |
| Housing | + 380% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 380% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,001 (₨213,356) | ₨30,572 | + 598% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,803 (₨128,182) | ₨20,612 | + 522% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $388 (₨27,570) | ₨4,569 | + 503% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,380 (₨98,096) | ₨24,265 | + 304% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $934 (₨66,436) | ₨14,735 | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨20,708) | ₨3,625 | + 471% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (₨5,313) | ₨803 | + 562% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $522 (₨37,122) | ₨33,889 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (₨13,012) | ₨10,502 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (₨851) | ₨395 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (₨1,084) | ₨582 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $58 (₨4,120) | ₨2,439 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (₨3,413) | ₨2,720 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (₨6,731) | ₨3,792 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (₨9,777) | ₨2,948 | + 232% | |
| Transportation | + 60% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,919 (₨2,127,309) | ₨879,468 | + 142% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 (₨81) | ₨78 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨2,133) | ₨1,374 | + 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 233% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 233% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (₨1,048) | ₨128 | + 716% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (₨1,422) | ₨275 | + 417% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (₨8,532) | ₨1,366 | + 525% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (₨427) | ₨252 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.10 (₨291) | ₨178 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (₨349) | ₨227 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.86 (₨346) | ₨131 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (₨120) | ₨72 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,415) | ₨276 | + 413% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (₨3,822) | ₨1,200 | + 218% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,339) | ₨472 | + 183% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 (₨1,422) | ₨1,906 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (₨6,185) | ₨1,982 | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨569) | ₨593 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (₨387) | ₨227 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨497) | ₨206 | + 141% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $694 (₨49,321) | ₨38,060 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (₨50) | ₨64 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (₨5,750) | ₨1,874 | + 207% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨483) | ₨257 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 155% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 31,487 prices entered by 4,429 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 155% more expensive than in India
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