Cost of living in Guam compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 202% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 202% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Rp 280,149) | Rp 45,378 | + 517% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Rp 154,767) | Rp 54,330 | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (Rp 114,926) | Rp 27,591 | + 317% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.56 (Rp 52,842) | Rp 19,722 | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.39 (Rp 80,151) | Rp 26,707 | + 200% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (Rp 93,195) | Rp 18,501 | + 404% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Rp 117,042) | Rp 56,542 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (Rp 58,657) | Rp 42,973 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.98 (Rp 59,177) | Rp 22,558 | + 162% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (Rp 91,694) | Rp 34,959 | + 162% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (Rp 465,142) | Rp 337,317 | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.93 (Rp 58,464) | Rp 20,426 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.92 (Rp 73,160) | Rp 17,971 | + 307% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 233% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,391 (Rp 50,402,486) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,460 (Rp 36,572,426) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $431 (Rp 6,408,197) | Rp 496,641 | + 1190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,916 (Rp 28,477,343) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (Rp 21,733,249) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 429% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $232 (Rp 3,444,673) | Rp 1,211,340 | + 184% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (Rp 902,242) | Rp 400,530 | + 125% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 (Rp 5,105,739) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Rp 1,668,038) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Rp 261,752) | Rp 43,866 | + 497% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Rp 132,595) | Rp 71,573 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 101% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (Rp 896,806) | Rp 624,572 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (Rp 1,159,771) | Rp 439,901 | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Rp 1,375,882) | Rp 1,223,050 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (Rp 1,887,520) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 14% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,699 (Rp 411,711,990) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.43 (Rp 36,077) | Rp 11,904 | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 185% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 185% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Rp 93,849) | Rp 36,367 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Rp 148,640) | Rp 60,467 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (Rp 2,003,355) | Rp 313,421 | + 539% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Rp 156,466) | Rp 130,123 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (Rp 41,694) | Rp 19,595 | + 113% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (Rp 70,595) | Rp 34,558 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (Rp 53,257) | Rp 30,035 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (Rp 31,682) | Rp 15,580 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 300,382) | Rp 88,350 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 118% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 118% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Guam | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (Rp 691,504) | Rp 216,012 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Rp 318,986) | Rp 104,481 | + 205% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (Rp 371,600) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (Rp 817,768) | Rp 383,761 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Rp 171,987) | Rp 162,937 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (Rp 113,437) | Rp 36,298 | + 213% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Rp 111,247) | Rp 40,791 | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $850 (Rp 12,634,400) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (Rp 7,432) | Rp 2,029 | + 266% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (Rp 1,363,751) | Rp 496,553 | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Rp 129,634) | Rp 35,528 | + 265% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 723 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guam is 134% more expensive than in Indonesia
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