Cost of living in Guam compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 101% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (¥1,889) | ¥1,140 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (¥1,011) | ¥728 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (¥1,093) | ¥418 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.69 (¥192) | ¥210 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6.00 (¥682) | ¥275 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $11 (¥1,254) | ¥668 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (¥752) | ¥1,129 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (¥585) | ¥710 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥393 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (¥740) | ¥255 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (¥2,502) | ¥1,985 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.97 (¥451) | ¥206 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $6 (¥705) | ¥211 | + 234% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,215 (¥251,910) | ¥217,328 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,618 (¥184,072) | ¥126,162 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $401 (¥45,639) | ¥16,068 | + 184% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,205 (¥137,084) | ¥132,665 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $901 (¥102,538) | ¥70,782 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $353 (¥40,174) | ¥9,982 | + 302% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $99 (¥11,255) | ¥4,119 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $1,200 (¥136,496) | ¥42,816 | + 219% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $400 (¥45,499) | ¥15,187 | + 200% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (¥1,832) | ¥663 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (¥2,275) | ¥1,759 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 96% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (¥8,504) | ¥7,849 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $90 (¥10,250) | ¥3,745 | + 174% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (¥19,259) | ¥8,707 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 (¥16,881) | ¥16,382 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (¥2,867,175) | ¥2,749,320 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.36 (¥154) | ¥144 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,441 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 44% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $18 (¥2,047) | ¥700 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (¥3,030) | ¥1,350 | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $100 (¥11,375) | ¥5,760 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (¥1,069) | ¥2,342 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.82 (¥321) | ¥937 | - 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (¥855) | ¥540 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6.00 (¥682) | ¥142 | + 382% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (¥517) | ¥247 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (¥2,275) | ¥2,858 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 24% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Guam | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (¥5,687) | ¥4,449 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (¥1,592) | ¥3,459 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (¥2,554) | ¥16,372 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $111 (¥12,572) | ¥3,771 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $22 (¥2,553) | ¥1,130 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (¥651) | ¥520 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (¥689) | ¥517 | + 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥56,570 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (¥10,806) | ¥9,121 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (¥995) | ¥554 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 677 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guam is 55% more expensive than in Japan
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