Cost of living in Guam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 228% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 228% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (13,562 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 540% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (7,472 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (5,957 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.67 (2,824 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.72 (4,406 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (4,831 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 388% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (6,067 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (3,041 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.98 (3,068 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (4,753 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 623% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (24,112 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 465% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.93 (3,031 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 304% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (2,120 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 226% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,391 (2,612,710 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 479% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,460 (1,895,802 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 730% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $431 (332,181 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 408% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,916 (1,476,178 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (1,126,585 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $232 (178,561 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (46,769 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 (264,666 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (86,466 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (13,568 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (6,873 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 172% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 172% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (46,488 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (60,119 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (71,321 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (97,843 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,699 (21,341,882 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 280% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.34 (1,036 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 30,349 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 267% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 267% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (4,865 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 420% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (7,705 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $288 (221,986 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 1212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (8,111 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 234% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (2,161 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (3,659 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (2,761 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (1,642 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (15,571 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 779% | |
| Entertainment | + 125% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Guam | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (35,845 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (16,535 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (19,263 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (42,391 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (8,915 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (5,880 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (5,767 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 477% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $850 (654,928 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1226% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (385 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (70,693 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 298% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (7,103 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | + 403% | |
| TOTAL | + 174% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 413 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Guam is 174% more expensive than in Nigeria
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