Cost of living in Guam compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 406% | |||
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Food in Guam is 406% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guam | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (₨1,914) | ₨408 | + 369% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (₨1,160) | ₨360 | + 222% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (₨850) | ₨177 | + 380% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.40 (₨289) | ₨62 | + 367% | |
12 eggs, large | $8 (₨653) | ₨101 | + 544% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨591) | ₨45 | + 1209% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $15 (₨1,233) | ₨252 | + 389% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.91 (₨417) | ₨198 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.76 (₨405) | ₨40 | + 912% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (₨696) | ₨171 | + 308% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (₨1,913) | ₨908 | + 111% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $4.27 (₨363) | ₨93 | + 291% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $8 (₨680) | ₨44 | + 1436% | |
Housing | + 732% | |||
Housing in Guam is 732% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guam | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,500 (₨297,334) | ₨48,012 | + 519% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,501 (₨212,445) | ₨29,632 | + 617% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (₨25,486) | ₨5,486 | + 365% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,248 (₨360,865) | ₨30,304 | + 1091% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $3,057 (₨259,669) | ₨17,855 | + 1354% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $332 (₨28,171) | ₨4,698 | + 500% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $145 (₨12,333) | ₨749 | + 1547% | |
40” flat screen tv | $493 (₨41,889) | ₨27,357 | + 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $237 (₨20,103) | ₨12,897 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (₨1,359) | ₨532 | + 156% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (₨3,398) | ₨744 | + 357% | |
Clothes | + 102% | |||
Clothes in Guam is 102% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guam | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (₨5,777) | ₨2,499 | + 131% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (₨3,823) | ₨2,581 | + 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨12,743) | ₨4,064 | + 214% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (₨8,495) | ₨2,995 | + 184% | |
Transportation | + 153% | |||
Transportation in Guam is 153% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guam | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $58,000 (₨4,927,251) | ₨1,758,920 | + 180% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (₨117) | ₨104 | + 13% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (₨5,522) | ₨1,466 | + 277% | |
Personal Care | + 404% | |||
Personal Care in Guam is 404% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guam | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨765) | ₨94 | + 714% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (₨765) | ₨250 | + 206% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $288 (₨24,475) | ₨1,186 | + 1963% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (₨894) | ₨379 | + 136% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (₨238) | ₨229 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (₨680) | ₨271 | + 151% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (₨765) | ₨195 | + 292% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (₨510) | ₨96 | + 430% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (₨2,940) | ₨307 | + 858% | |
Entertainment | + 332% | |||
Entertainment in Guam is 332% more expensive than in India | ||||
Guam | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (₨5,954) | ₨1,330 | + 348% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (₨2,140) | ₨647 | + 231% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (₨2,124) | ₨1,539 | + 38% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (₨9,034) | ₨2,144 | + 321% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (₨1,093) | ₨709 | + 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (₨549) | ₨234 | + 135% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨622) | ₨198 | + 214% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $300 (₨25,486) | ₨42,549 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (₨85) | ₨5.62 | + 1412% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (₨7,794) | ₨1,807 | + 331% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨793) | ₨273 | + 190% | |
TOTAL | + 385% |

These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 385% more expensive than in India
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