Cost of living in Guam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 163% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (7,825 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (4,471 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (3,680 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.02 (1,255 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.38 (2,234 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (3,416 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (3,534 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (1,850 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.51 (1,455 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (3,184 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 768% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $29 (12,231 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 164% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.71 (1,957 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.29 (2,194 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 109% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,621 (1,088,023 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,775 (737,146 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $388 (161,164 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 651% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,331 (552,473 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,051 (436,413 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $276 (114,464 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 1396% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (31,424 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $655 (271,902 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 157% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 (106,516 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $28 (11,730 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 545% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (5,921 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 103% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (18,751 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $91 (37,707 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (44,410 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (52,136 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 53% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (10,379,525 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.66 (1,105 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 506% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 198% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 198% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (4,612 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 777% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (11,060 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 519% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (52,669 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (4,982 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.43 (1,007 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.89 (2,447 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (1,533 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (955 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (7,570 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 364% | |
| Entertainment | + 128% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 128% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (19,644 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 269% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (9,134 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (37,592 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 281% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (8,328 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 758% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (3,321 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 457% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (3,321 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 473% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $120 (49,822 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (3,494 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 598% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 403 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Guam is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria
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