Cost of living in Guam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 366% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 366% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (₨2,681) | ₨577 | + 365% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨1,486) | ₨658 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (₨854) | ₨249 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.92 (₨641) | ₨108 | + 492% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (₨758) | ₨120 | + 530% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨1,129) | ₨96 | + 1078% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨1,616) | ₨526 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 (₨890) | ₨176 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (₨837) | ₨44 | + 1788% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (₨1,033) | ₨344 | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 (₨3,251) | ₨1,632 | + 99% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 (₨707) | ₨126 | + 461% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 (₨587) | ₨57 | + 925% | |
| Housing | + 374% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 374% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,405 (₨393,375) | ₨60,758 | + 547% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,233 (₨201,703) | ₨35,785 | + 464% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $293 (₨48,000) | ₨9,753 | + 392% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,258 (₨205,769) | ₨53,937 | + 281% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $851 (₨139,182) | ₨30,998 | + 349% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 (₨26,306) | ₨7,631 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (₨13,389) | ₨2,510 | + 433% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (₨81,936) | ₨40,341 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (₨22,628) | ₨12,473 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (₨2,551) | ₨609 | + 319% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 (₨2,195) | ₨649 | + 238% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (₨7,042) | ₨2,518 | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (₨7,132) | ₨3,757 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (₨15,371) | ₨6,430 | + 139% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (₨14,150) | ₨5,127 | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 34% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (₨4,122,539) | ₨2,319,940 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (₨194) | ₨115 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,310 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 430% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 430% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (₨2,006) | ₨235 | + 752% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (₨4,357) | ₨426 | + 923% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (₨13,185) | ₨1,378 | + 857% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨1,538) | ₨435 | + 254% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (₨1,008) | ₨332 | + 203% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨1,067) | ₨311 | + 244% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (₨1,012) | ₨207 | + 388% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (₨743) | ₨138 | + 439% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (₨3,108) | ₨434 | + 615% | |
| Entertainment | + 382% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 382% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (₨9,457) | ₨1,566 | + 504% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨3,002) | ₨1,256 | + 139% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (₨3,673) | ₨3,430 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 (₨14,270) | ₨3,673 | + 288% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (₨2,194) | ₨792 | + 177% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (₨937) | ₨348 | + 169% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (₨1,231) | ₨516 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 (₨101,604) | ₨46,753 | + 117% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (₨141) | ₨4.30 | + 3191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (₨14,181) | ₨4,335 | + 227% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨1,399) | ₨215 | + 549% | |
| TOTAL | + 259% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,114 prices entered by 473 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 259% more expensive than in Pakistan
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