- Cost of Living
- Guam
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,143 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (3,029 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.37 (1,591 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.70 (983 ₦) | 922 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.97 (1,444 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (2,518 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (3,762 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.91 (1,786 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.58 (939 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.59 (943 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $34 (12,200 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 411% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.90 (1,418 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.95 (1,073 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 207% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,001 (1,092,248 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,803 (656,212 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $388 (141,141 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,380 (502,189 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $934 (340,110 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (106,013 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 458% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $75 (27,199 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $522 (190,043 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (66,612 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (4,355 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $15 (5,551 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $58 (21,093 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (17,472 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (34,459 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (50,050 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,919 (10,890,480 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.13 (413 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (10,920 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 200% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $15 (5,363 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (7,280 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 318% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (43,680 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 473% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (2,184 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.10 (1,491 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (1,789 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.86 (1,771 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 354% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (614 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (7,243 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 355% | |
| Entertainment | + 144% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $54 (19,565 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 261% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (6,855 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 (7,280 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (31,661 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (2,912 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (1,979 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,544 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 342% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $694 (252,490 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (255 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 312% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (29,439 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,473 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 423% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,484 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 132% more expensive than in Nigeria
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