Cost of living in Guam compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 35% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (¥1,489) | ¥954 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (¥729) | ¥699 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (¥273) | ¥444 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.17 (¥329) | ¥200 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (¥481) | ¥253 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (¥716) | ¥622 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,024) | ¥903 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 (¥564) | ¥771 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (¥531) | ¥384 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.34 (¥450) | ¥306 | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (¥1,739) | ¥1,331 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (¥448) | ¥199 | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (¥372) | ¥226 | + 65% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Guam is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,731 (¥179,473) | ¥268,095 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,354 (¥140,407) | ¥150,794 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (¥20,280) | ¥23,880 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,281 (¥132,784) | ¥140,127 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $935 (¥96,971) | ¥77,433 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $174 (¥18,077) | ¥12,855 | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (¥8,489) | ¥4,197 | + 102% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (¥51,948) | ¥63,991 | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (¥14,347) | ¥10,809 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (¥1,618) | ¥901 | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (¥1,085) | ¥2,418 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (¥4,465) | ¥6,941 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (¥4,522) | ¥4,416 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (¥9,745) | ¥8,088 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (¥8,971) | ¥12,131 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (¥2,613,723) | ¥2,676,280 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (¥107) | ¥135 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,384 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 41% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (¥1,272) | ¥1,225 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (¥2,762) | ¥1,626 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (¥8,359) | ¥6,148 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (¥975) | ¥812 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (¥639) | ¥655 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (¥677) | ¥501 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (¥642) | ¥170 | + 278% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (¥471) | ¥229 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (¥1,970) | ¥2,983 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (¥3,610) | ¥3,633 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (¥1,452) | ¥3,657 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (¥2,329) | ¥12,969 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (¥4,397) | ¥6,422 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥726) | ¥1,122 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (¥594) | ¥445 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (¥628) | ¥556 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 (¥64,418) | ¥52,544 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (¥90) | ¥40 | + 126% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (¥9,851) | ¥9,497 | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (¥887) | ¥525 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 874 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guam is 11% more expensive than in Japan
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