Cost of living in Guam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 321% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 321% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (₨1,558) | ₨373 | + 318% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨861) | ₨321 | + 168% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (₨639) | ₨169 | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.56 (₨294) | ₨58 | + 410% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.39 (₨446) | ₨92 | + 387% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (₨518) | ₨39 | + 1231% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (₨651) | ₨239 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (₨326) | ₨154 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.98 (₨329) | ₨31 | + 976% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (₨510) | ₨169 | + 203% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (₨2,587) | ₨769 | + 236% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.93 (₨325) | ₨89 | + 264% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.92 (₨407) | ₨38 | + 979% | |
| Housing | + 486% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 486% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,391 (₨280,355) | ₨40,472 | + 593% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,460 (₨203,428) | ₨24,259 | + 739% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $431 (₨35,645) | ₨5,263 | + 577% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,916 (₨158,400) | ₨24,750 | + 540% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (₨120,888) | ₨14,691 | + 723% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $232 (₨19,160) | ₨6,007 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (₨5,019) | ₨665 | + 654% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 (₨28,400) | ₨29,903 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (₨9,278) | ₨11,999 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (₨1,456) | ₨535 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨738) | ₨428 | + 72% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 129% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (₨4,988) | ₨2,524 | + 98% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (₨6,451) | ₨2,741 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (₨7,653) | ₨4,298 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (₨10,499) | ₨3,255 | + 223% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,699 (₨2,290,079) | ₨1,326,030 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.20 (₨182) | ₨105 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,104 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 179% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 179% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (₨522) | ₨138 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (₨827) | ₨276 | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (₨11,143) | ₨905 | + 1132% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (₨870) | ₨396 | + 120% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (₨232) | ₨223 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (₨393) | ₨281 | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (₨296) | ₨167 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (₨176) | ₨98 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,671) | ₨306 | + 445% | |
| Entertainment | + 222% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 222% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Guam | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (₨3,846) | ₨1,460 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (₨1,774) | ₨600 | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (₨2,067) | ₨1,500 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (₨4,549) | ₨1,872 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨957) | ₨756 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (₨631) | ₨217 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨619) | ₨182 | + 240% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $850 (₨70,277) | ₨51,130 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (₨41) | ₨1.39 | + 2864% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (₨7,586) | ₨1,638 | + 363% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨721) | ₨270 | + 167% | |
| TOTAL | + 221% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,921 prices entered by 1,242 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guam is 221% more expensive than in India
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