Cost of living in Guam compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 325% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 325% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨1,903) | ₨441 | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (₨1,000) | ₨682 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.79 (₨581) | ₨269 | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.36 (₨362) | ₨115 | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (₨711) | ₨152 | + 368% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨86 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨730 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₨149 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 (₨784) | ₨53 | + 1393% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.34 (₨665) | ₨304 | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (₨1,993) | ₨1,613 | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.55 (₨391) | ₨130 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $12 (₨1,840) | ₨81 | + 2183% | |
| Housing | + 276% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 276% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,731 (₨265,338) | ₨68,178 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,354 (₨207,582) | ₨38,848 | + 434% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 (₨29,983) | ₨11,046 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,281 (₨196,311) | ₨53,451 | + 267% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $935 (₨143,365) | ₨33,101 | + 333% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $174 (₨26,726) | ₨9,791 | + 173% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (₨12,550) | ₨2,408 | + 421% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 (₨76,802) | ₨45,353 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 (₨21,210) | ₨22,152 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (₨2,391) | ₨767 | + 212% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 (₨1,604) | ₨518 | + 209% | |
| Clothes | + 284% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 284% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $130 (₨19,929) | ₨3,232 | + 517% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $130 (₨19,929) | ₨5,463 | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $200 (₨30,660) | ₨9,871 | + 211% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (₨19,929) | ₨6,396 | + 212% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 21% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 (₨3,864,197) | ₨2,677,660 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (₨161) | ₨106 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,392 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 310% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 310% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (₨1,880) | ₨250 | + 652% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (₨4,084) | ₨778 | + 425% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (₨12,358) | ₨1,865 | + 563% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (₨1,441) | ₨577 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (₨945) | ₨370 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (₨1,001) | ₨526 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (₨948) | ₨185 | + 413% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 (₨696) | ₨156 | + 346% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (₨2,913) | ₨515 | + 466% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (₨5,337) | ₨2,013 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨2,146) | ₨1,512 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 (₨3,443) | ₨2,928 | + 18% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 (₨6,501) | ₨3,842 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨1,073) | ₨1,548 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 (₨878) | ₨492 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨929) | ₨444 | + 109% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨75,858 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 (₨133) | ₨41 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (₨14,564) | ₨3,909 | + 273% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (₨1,311) | ₨282 | + 365% | |
| TOTAL | + 191% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,537 prices entered by 424 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 191% more expensive than in Pakistan
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