Cost of living in Guam compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 250% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 250% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (руб 1,547) | руб 496 | + 212% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (руб 854) | руб 371 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (руб 634) | руб 197 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.56 (руб 292) | руб 84 | + 247% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.39 (руб 442) | руб 117 | + 277% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (руб 515) | руб 196 | + 162% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (руб 646) | руб 424 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.95 (руб 324) | руб 113 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.98 (руб 327) | руб 50 | + 551% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (руб 506) | руб 78 | + 548% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $31 (руб 2,568) | руб 721 | + 256% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.93 (руб 323) | руб 147 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.92 (руб 404) | руб 45 | + 801% | |
| Housing | + 228% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 228% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,391 (руб 278,258) | руб 85,386 | + 226% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,460 (руб 201,906) | руб 56,051 | + 260% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $431 (руб 35,378) | руб 9,152 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,916 (руб 157,215) | руб 48,742 | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,462 (руб 119,983) | руб 29,136 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $232 (руб 19,017) | руб 5,327 | + 257% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 (руб 4,981) | руб 495 | + 906% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 (руб 28,187) | руб 23,888 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (руб 9,209) | руб 10,506 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (руб 1,445) | руб 606 | + 138% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (руб 732) | руб 1,151 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 43% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (руб 4,951) | руб 5,595 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $78 (руб 6,403) | руб 3,450 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (руб 7,596) | руб 7,670 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $127 (руб 10,420) | руб 9,727 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,699 (руб 2,272,947) | руб 2,390,320 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.43 (руб 199) | руб 51 | + 293% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,294 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 92% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (руб 518) | руб 511 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (руб 821) | руб 686 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $135 (руб 11,060) | руб 1,874 | + 490% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (руб 864) | руб 411 | + 110% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (руб 230) | руб 259 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.75 (руб 390) | руб 285 | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (руб 294) | руб 116 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (руб 175) | руб 153 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (руб 1,658) | руб 827 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 109% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 109% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (руб 3,818) | руб 1,772 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (руб 1,761) | руб 728 | + 142% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (руб 2,052) | руб 7,974 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (руб 4,515) | руб 3,857 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (руб 949) | руб 461 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 (руб 626) | руб 220 | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (руб 614) | руб 261 | + 135% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $850 (руб 69,751) | руб 71,350 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (руб 41) | руб 2.73 | + 1402% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (руб 7,529) | руб 4,225 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (руб 716) | руб 204 | + 250% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,349 prices entered by 544 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 135% more expensive than in Russia
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