Cost of living in Guam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 194% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 194% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (5,825 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,340 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (1,898 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.92 (1,424 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (1,685 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (2,510 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (3,591 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 (1,978 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (1,860 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 (2,546 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 675% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (7,831 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (1,572 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 337% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (1,304 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 253% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 115% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,357 (856,836 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,471 (534,605 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $384 (139,412 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 564% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,258 (457,333 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $851 (309,341 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 (58,466 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 379% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $84 (30,412 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (182,108 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (50,293 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (5,670 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 406% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (4,878 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 309% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (15,651 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (15,852 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (34,163 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (31,449 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 79% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (9,162,574 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 411% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (431 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 16,973 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 232% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 232% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (4,459 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 360% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (9,683 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 244% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (29,303 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 324% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (3,417 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (2,240 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,373 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 117% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (2,249 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 575% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (1,651 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (6,908 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 223% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 223% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (21,018 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 301% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (6,672 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (8,163 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (31,717 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (4,877 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (2,082 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (2,737 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 382% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 (225,820 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 231% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (314 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 823% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (31,517 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,108 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 571% | |
| TOTAL | + 143% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,400 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 143% more expensive than in Nigeria
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