- Cost of Living
- Guam
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 292% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 292% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (₨1,027) | ₨417 | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨597) | ₨266 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (₨532) | ₨142 | + 275% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.61 (₨190) | ₨52 | + 268% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.98 (₨289) | ₨72 | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (₨681) | ₨40 | + 1597% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨721) | ₨202 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.88 (₨427) | ₨139 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $9 (₨641) | ₨25 | + 2493% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (₨199) | ₨121 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $42 (₨3,015) | ₨831 | + 263% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (₨290) | ₨82 | + 256% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (₨167) | ₨33 | + 411% | |
| Housing | + 366% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 366% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,673 (₨194,161) | ₨31,005 | + 526% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,597 (₨115,997) | ₨21,337 | + 444% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $364 (₨26,414) | ₨4,389 | + 502% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,380 (₨100,232) | ₨25,463 | + 294% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $934 (₨67,882) | ₨15,734 | + 331% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (₨21,159) | ₨3,891 | + 444% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $81 (₨5,903) | ₨844 | + 600% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $483 (₨35,114) | ₨33,524 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (₨13,295) | ₨10,591 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (₨649) | ₨382 | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (₨1,203) | ₨545 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (₨4,018) | ₨2,403 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (₨3,487) | ₨2,707 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (₨6,878) | ₨3,722 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (₨9,989) | ₨2,923 | + 242% | |
| Transportation | + 94% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 94% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $42,500 (₨3,087,646) | ₨873,441 | + 254% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.12 (₨82) | ₨78 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (₨2,180) | ₨1,317 | + 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 96% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (₨871) | ₨136 | + 541% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (₨363) | ₨283 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (₨2,858) | ₨1,544 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (₨436) | ₨255 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (₨255) | ₨177 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (₨357) | ₨228 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (₨224) | ₨132 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (₨123) | ₨70 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (₨1,375) | ₨278 | + 395% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (₨4,087) | ₨1,197 | + 241% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (₨1,388) | ₨471 | + 195% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 (₨1,453) | ₨1,987 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (₨6,319) | ₨1,790 | + 253% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (₨581) | ₨643 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨436) | ₨195 | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨508) | ₨206 | + 146% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $734 (₨53,325) | ₨38,465 | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (₨51) | ₨58 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (₨5,876) | ₨1,869 | + 214% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨494) | ₨248 | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 33,634 prices entered by 4,720 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 174% more expensive than in India
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