Cost of living in Guam compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 97% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 97% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (Mex$ 329) | Mex$ 262 | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 147 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 67 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.56 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 26 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.39 (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 45 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 26 | + 321% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 85 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 48 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.98 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 32 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 28 | + 284% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 258 | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.93 (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 34 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.92 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 24 | + 252% | |
| Housing | + 201% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 201% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,391 (Mex$ 59,127) | Mex$ 20,049 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,460 (Mex$ 42,903) | Mex$ 10,419 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $431 (Mex$ 7,517) | Mex$ 1,051 | + 615% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,916 (Mex$ 33,407) | Mex$ 12,542 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (Mex$ 25,495) | Mex$ 6,631 | + 284% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $232 (Mex$ 4,041) | Mex$ 723 | + 459% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (Mex$ 1,058) | Mex$ 401 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 (Mex$ 5,990) | Mex$ 6,602 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (Mex$ 1,957) | Mex$ 2,560 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Mex$ 307) | Mex$ 114 | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 127 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 54% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (Mex$ 1,052) | Mex$ 970 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (Mex$ 1,361) | Mex$ 756 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (Mex$ 1,614) | Mex$ 1,688 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (Mex$ 2,214) | Mex$ 1,278 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,699 (Mex$ 482,978) | Mex$ 384,066 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.43 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 23 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 575 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 60% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 89 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 198 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (Mex$ 2,350) | Mex$ 598 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 74 | + 147% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 60 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 68 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 36 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Mex$ 352) | Mex$ 237 | + 49% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 101% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Guam | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (Mex$ 811) | Mex$ 358 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 156 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (Mex$ 436) | Mex$ 723 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (Mex$ 959) | Mex$ 768 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 161 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 79 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 46 | + 181% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $850 (Mex$ 14,821) | Mex$ 10,723 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 2.23 | + 291% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (Mex$ 1,600) | Mex$ 882 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 78 | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,836 prices entered by 962 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 102% more expensive than in Mexico
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