Cost of living in Guam compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 104% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Mex$ 381) | Mex$ 295 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 164 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 68 | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.69 (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 28 | + 162% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 46 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 33 | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 90 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 47 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.98 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 34 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 29 | + 324% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (Mex$ 620) | Mex$ 286 | + 117% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.93 (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 37 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 26 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 228% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,500 (Mex$ 69,298) | Mex$ 21,296 | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,200 (Mex$ 43,559) | Mex$ 11,002 | + 296% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (Mex$ 5,940) | Mex$ 1,248 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,290 (Mex$ 45,332) | Mex$ 13,741 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,800 (Mex$ 35,639) | Mex$ 7,216 | + 394% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $185 (Mex$ 3,663) | Mex$ 802 | + 357% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (Mex$ 990) | Mex$ 423 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $400 (Mex$ 7,920) | Mex$ 5,857 | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Mex$ 4,455) | Mex$ 2,734 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Mex$ 349) | Mex$ 120 | + 190% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 119 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 82% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (Mex$ 1,195) | Mex$ 966 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (Mex$ 1,545) | Mex$ 662 | + 133% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Mex$ 1,833) | Mex$ 1,717 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (Mex$ 2,514) | Mex$ 1,381 | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 83% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,699 (Mex$ 548,418) | Mex$ 359,752 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.13 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 24 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (Mex$ 1,287) | Mex$ 605 | + 113% | |
| Personal Care | + 150% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 150% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 83 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 219 | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $288 (Mex$ 5,704) | Mex$ 715 | + 698% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 76 | + 175% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 64 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 73 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 38 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 36 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 284 | + 141% | |
| Entertainment | + 150% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 150% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $100 (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 375 | + 428% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 166 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 803 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (Mex$ 1,980) | Mex$ 860 | + 130% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 185 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 88 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 54 | + 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $850 (Mex$ 16,830) | Mex$ 10,641 | + 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 3.19 | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (Mex$ 1,817) | Mex$ 944 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 77 | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,227 prices entered by 792 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Guam is 137% more expensive than in Mexico
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