Cost of living in Guam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 298% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 298% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (₨1,152) | ₨388 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨661) | ₨280 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (₨375) | ₨141 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.92 (₨282) | ₨52 | + 437% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (₨333) | ₨72 | + 361% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨496) | ₨37 | + 1244% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨710) | ₨214 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 (₨391) | ₨140 | + 179% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (₨368) | ₨28 | + 1202% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (₨504) | ₨127 | + 297% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (₨1,549) | ₨825 | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (₨311) | ₨84 | + 269% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (₨258) | ₨35 | + 629% | |
| Housing | + 364% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 364% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,357 (₨169,452) | ₨31,240 | + 442% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,471 (₨105,726) | ₨20,049 | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $384 (₨27,571) | ₨4,200 | + 556% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,258 (₨90,445) | ₨23,452 | + 286% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $851 (₨61,177) | ₨13,724 | + 346% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 (₨11,563) | ₨3,236 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $84 (₨6,014) | ₨743 | + 710% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (₨36,015) | ₨30,584 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (₨9,946) | ₨10,522 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (₨1,121) | ₨379 | + 196% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (₨965) | ₨325 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (₨3,095) | ₨2,357 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (₨3,135) | ₨2,578 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (₨6,756) | ₨3,785 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (₨6,219) | ₨2,828 | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (₨1,812,039) | ₨934,597 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (₨85) | ₨76 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,219 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 272% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 272% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (₨882) | ₨106 | + 732% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (₨1,915) | ₨211 | + 809% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (₨5,795) | ₨975 | + 495% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨676) | ₨248 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (₨443) | ₨173 | + 156% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨469) | ₨242 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (₨445) | ₨152 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (₨327) | ₨69 | + 370% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (₨1,366) | ₨243 | + 462% | |
| Entertainment | + 246% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 246% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (₨4,157) | ₨1,179 | + 253% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,319) | ₨467 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (₨1,614) | ₨1,718 | - 6% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (₨6,272) | ₨1,945 | + 222% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (₨964) | ₨686 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (₨412) | ₨220 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨541) | ₨226 | + 140% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 (₨44,659) | ₨33,881 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (₨62) | ₨3.67 | + 1593% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (₨6,233) | ₨1,918 | + 225% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨615) | ₨245 | + 151% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,836 prices entered by 2,292 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Guam is 204% more expensive than in India
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