Cost of living in Guam compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (¥1,751) | ¥1,030 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (¥1,004) | ¥723 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (¥571) | ¥464 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.92 (¥428) | ¥214 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (¥507) | ¥290 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (¥755) | ¥501 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,080) | ¥1,191 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 (¥595) | ¥734 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (¥559) | ¥385 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (¥765) | ¥257 | + 197% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (¥2,354) | ¥1,788 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (¥473) | ¥217 | + 118% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (¥392) | ¥244 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 37% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,357 (¥257,603) | ¥202,435 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,471 (¥160,726) | ¥119,039 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $384 (¥41,913) | ¥14,600 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,258 (¥137,495) | ¥132,624 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $851 (¥93,002) | ¥114,972 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 (¥17,578) | ¥10,415 | + 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $84 (¥9,143) | ¥3,407 | + 168% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (¥54,750) | ¥35,637 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (¥15,120) | ¥10,420 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (¥1,705) | ¥665 | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (¥1,467) | ¥1,845 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (¥4,705) | ¥5,921 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (¥4,766) | ¥4,587 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (¥10,271) | ¥8,447 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (¥9,455) | ¥13,816 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (¥2,754,678) | ¥2,936,380 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (¥129) | ¥143 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,719 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 43% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (¥1,341) | ¥1,375 | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (¥2,911) | ¥807 | + 261% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (¥8,810) | ¥8,290 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (¥1,027) | ¥543 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (¥673) | ¥696 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (¥713) | ¥558 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (¥676) | ¥186 | + 264% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (¥496) | ¥229 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (¥2,077) | ¥2,634 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 59% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (¥6,319) | ¥3,927 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (¥2,006) | ¥3,170 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (¥2,454) | ¥10,399 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (¥9,535) | ¥7,477 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (¥1,466) | ¥1,286 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (¥626) | ¥495 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (¥823) | ¥522 | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 (¥67,892) | ¥47,253 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (¥95) | ¥26 | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (¥9,475) | ¥8,663 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (¥935) | ¥480 | + 95% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,571 prices entered by 211 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Guam is 36% more expensive than in Japan
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