Cost of living in Guam compared to Japan
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| Food | + 78% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 78% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (¥2,204) | ¥1,510 | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,328) | ¥777 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (¥993) | ¥442 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.55 (¥456) | ¥210 | + 117% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.39 (¥693) | ¥332 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (¥805) | ¥626 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (¥1,011) | ¥855 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (¥507) | ¥1,035 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.98 (¥511) | ¥461 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (¥792) | ¥271 | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $32 (¥4,058) | ¥1,299 | + 212% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.93 (¥505) | ¥205 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.92 (¥632) | ¥227 | + 179% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 34% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,351 (¥301,920) | ¥218,917 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,692 (¥217,343) | ¥128,457 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $376 (¥48,258) | ¥27,749 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,412 (¥181,303) | ¥187,909 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,007 (¥129,281) | ¥76,748 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $232 (¥29,767) | ¥19,268 | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (¥7,797) | ¥4,419 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $331 (¥42,510) | ¥43,152 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (¥14,414) | ¥17,240 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $26 (¥3,338) | ¥1,196 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (¥1,146) | ¥3,024 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 99% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (¥7,750) | ¥6,406 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (¥9,969) | ¥3,885 | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (¥11,889) | ¥8,497 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (¥16,311) | ¥10,842 | + 50% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,699 (¥3,557,747) | ¥3,145,430 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.40 (¥179) | ¥167 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,986 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (¥811) | ¥2,137 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (¥1,284) | ¥1,967 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (¥17,312) | ¥4,294 | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (¥1,352) | ¥677 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (¥360) | ¥635 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (¥610) | ¥529 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (¥460) | ¥195 | + 136% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (¥274) | ¥192 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (¥2,596) | ¥3,899 | - 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 18% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (¥5,976) | ¥3,808 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (¥2,756) | ¥3,606 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (¥3,211) | ¥9,510 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (¥7,067) | ¥6,842 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (¥1,486) | ¥1,086 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (¥980) | ¥566 | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (¥961) | ¥564 | + 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $850 (¥109,178) | ¥106,060 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (¥64) | ¥56 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $120 (¥15,413) | ¥12,147 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (¥1,120) | ¥600 | + 87% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 929 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 38% more expensive than in Japan
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