- Cost of Living
- Guam
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 165% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 165% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,140 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (2,988 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (2,661 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.61 (949 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.98 (1,447 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 (3,406 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 437% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (3,606 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.88 (2,136 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $9 (3,206 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 (995 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $42 (15,086 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 532% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 (1,453 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 294% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (834 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 205% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,673 (971,491 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,597 (580,395 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $364 (132,166 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,380 (501,513 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $934 (339,652 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 (105,870 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 556% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $81 (29,535 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $483 (175,696 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 (66,522 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (3,248 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 (6,021 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Clothes | + 88% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 88% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 (20,107 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (17,448 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (34,412 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (49,983 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $42,500 (15,449,175 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 182% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.12 (409 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 (10,905 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 78% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (4,360 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 (1,818 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 (14,298 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 (2,181 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (1,275 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 (1,787 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 (1,119 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (613 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (6,882 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 366% | |
| Entertainment | + 159% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 159% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 (20,447 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (6,943 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 (7,270 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (31,618 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (2,908 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (2,181 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,540 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 352% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $734 (266,816 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 (254 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 486% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 (29,399 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,470 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 425% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,525 prices entered by 134 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 148% more expensive than in Nigeria
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