Cost of living in Guam compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 147% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 147% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (5,474 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (2,681 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 (1,004 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.17 (1,208 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (1,766 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (2,631 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 393% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (3,765 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 (2,074 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (1,950 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.34 (1,652 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 276% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (6,390 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (1,648 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 439% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (1,367 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 278% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,731 (659,585 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,354 (516,013 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (74,533 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,281 (487,996 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 290% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $935 (356,380 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $174 (66,436 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 213% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (31,197 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (190,916 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (52,725 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (5,945 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 364% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (3,986 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 299% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (16,408 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (16,618 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (35,815 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (32,970 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (9,605,731 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (395 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,525 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 191% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 191% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (4,674 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (10,152 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 333% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (30,721 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (3,583 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (2,348 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (2,487 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (2,358 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 567% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (1,731 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (7,242 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 129% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 129% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (13,267 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (5,335 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (8,558 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (16,161 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (2,668 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (2,182 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (2,309 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 352% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 (236,743 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (330 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 897% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (36,203 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (3,259 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 502% | |
| TOTAL | + 116% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 749 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Guam is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria
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