Cost of living in Guam compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 305% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 305% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (Rp 372,417) | Rp 60,964 | + 511% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (Rp 225,648) | Rp 58,663 | + 285% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (Rp 165,260) | Rp 32,593 | + 407% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.40 (Rp 56,258) | Rp 24,589 | + 129% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (Rp 127,044) | Rp 31,337 | + 305% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (Rp 114,991) | Rp 14,750 | + 680% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $15 (Rp 239,883) | Rp 72,901 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.91 (Rp 81,088) | Rp 45,403 | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.76 (Rp 78,734) | Rp 22,376 | + 252% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (Rp 135,486) | Rp 32,966 | + 311% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (Rp 372,136) | Rp 344,694 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.27 (Rp 70,544) | Rp 18,943 | + 272% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $8 (Rp 132,208) | Rp 15,178 | + 771% | |
| Housing | + 403% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 403% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,500 (Rp 57,841,000) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,501 (Rp 41,327,395) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (Rp 4,957,800) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,248 (Rp 70,199,804) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 850% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $3,057 (Rp 50,513,867) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 999% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $332 (Rp 5,480,137) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 285% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $145 (Rp 2,399,146) | Rp 378,883 | + 533% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $493 (Rp 8,148,690) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $237 (Rp 3,910,630) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 103% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (Rp 264,416) | Rp 91,402 | + 189% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (Rp 661,040) | Rp 80,207 | + 724% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 57% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (Rp 1,123,768) | Rp 759,724 | + 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (Rp 743,670) | Rp 458,661 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (Rp 2,478,900) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Rp 1,652,600) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 174% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 174% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $58,000 (Rp 958,508,000) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (Rp 22,843) | Rp 12,092 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (Rp 1,074,190) | Rp 199,904 | + 437% | |
| Personal Care | + 470% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 470% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Rp 148,734) | Rp 22,456 | + 562% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (Rp 148,734) | Rp 96,147 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $288 (Rp 4,761,223) | Rp 275,446 | + 1629% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Rp 173,961) | Rp 66,604 | + 161% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (Rp 46,356) | Rp 26,592 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (Rp 132,208) | Rp 33,023 | + 300% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (Rp 148,734) | Rp 27,953 | + 432% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (Rp 99,156) | Rp 12,305 | + 706% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (Rp 571,849) | Rp 84,361 | + 578% | |
| Entertainment | + 283% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 283% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (Rp 1,158,330) | Rp 261,890 | + 342% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (Rp 416,270) | Rp 104,570 | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (Rp 413,150) | Rp 496,791 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (Rp 1,757,375) | Rp 379,769 | + 363% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Rp 212,534) | Rp 149,637 | + 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (Rp 106,848) | Rp 38,584 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Rp 121,087) | Rp 50,891 | + 138% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $300 (Rp 4,957,800) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (Rp 16,529) | Rp 2,388 | + 592% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (Rp 1,516,237) | Rp 433,566 | + 250% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Rp 154,168) | Rp 42,636 | + 262% | |
| TOTAL | + 291% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 593 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Guam is 291% more expensive than in Indonesia
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