Cost of living in Guam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 560% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 560% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (₨3,688) | ₨519 | + 610% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨2,107) | ₨742 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (₨1,734) | ₨215 | + 707% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.02 (₨591) | ₨119 | + 395% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.38 (₨1,053) | ₨168 | + 525% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 (₨1,610) | ₨102 | + 1484% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (₨1,665) | ₨658 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 (₨872) | ₨194 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.51 (₨686) | ₨51 | + 1235% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (₨1,500) | ₨220 | + 582% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $29 (₨5,764) | ₨2,141 | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.71 (₨922) | ₨170 | + 443% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.29 (₨1,034) | ₨77 | + 1237% | |
| Housing | + 504% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 504% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,621 (₨512,720) | ₨65,360 | + 684% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,775 (₨347,373) | ₨44,450 | + 681% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $388 (₨75,947) | ₨14,918 | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,331 (₨260,348) | ₨47,849 | + 444% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,051 (₨205,656) | ₨35,800 | + 474% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $276 (₨53,940) | ₨10,123 | + 433% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 (₨14,808) | ₨2,270 | + 552% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $655 (₨128,131) | ₨53,975 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 (₨50,194) | ₨18,356 | + 173% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $28 (₨5,528) | ₨851 | + 550% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 (₨2,790) | ₨797 | + 250% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (₨8,836) | ₨4,868 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $91 (₨17,769) | ₨7,670 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (₨20,928) | ₨17,357 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (₨24,568) | ₨8,106 | + 203% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 22% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 (₨4,891,250) | ₨5,697,890 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.66 (₨521) | ₨146 | + 258% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 271% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 271% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (₨2,173) | ₨237 | + 817% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (₨5,212) | ₨572 | + 812% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (₨24,820) | ₨1,768 | + 1304% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 (₨2,348) | ₨1,267 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.43 (₨475) | ₨575 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.89 (₨1,153) | ₨371 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (₨723) | ₨352 | + 105% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (₨450) | ₨116 | + 287% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (₨3,568) | ₨681 | + 424% | |
| Entertainment | + 153% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Guam | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (₨9,257) | ₨2,016 | + 359% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (₨4,304) | ₨1,908 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (₨17,715) | ₨4,907 | + 261% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (₨3,924) | ₨1,025 | + 283% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (₨1,565) | ₨469 | + 234% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨1,565) | ₨513 | + 205% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $120 (₨23,478) | ₨4,729 | + 396% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (₨1,647) | ₨237 | + 594% | |
| TOTAL | + 240% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,050 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 240% more expensive than in Pakistan
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