Cost of living in Guam compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 344% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 344% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (руб 1,902) | руб 516 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (руб 1,152) | руб 359 | + 221% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 (руб 844) | руб 199 | + 323% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.40 (руб 287) | руб 88 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (руб 649) | руб 145 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (руб 587) | руб 213 | + 176% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $15 (руб 1,225) | руб 416 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.91 (руб 414) | руб 130 | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.76 (руб 402) | руб 54 | + 651% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (руб 692) | руб 89 | + 676% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 (руб 1,900) | руб 687 | + 177% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.27 (руб 360) | руб 166 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $8 (руб 675) | руб 40 | + 1578% | |
| Housing | + 391% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 391% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,500 (руб 295,335) | руб 106,005 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,501 (руб 211,017) | руб 58,355 | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (руб 25,314) | руб 8,212 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,248 (руб 358,439) | руб 53,538 | + 569% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $3,057 (руб 257,923) | руб 32,390 | + 696% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $332 (руб 27,981) | руб 5,826 | + 380% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $145 (руб 12,250) | руб 901 | + 1260% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $493 (руб 41,607) | руб 22,130 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $237 (руб 19,968) | руб 7,545 | + 165% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (руб 1,350) | руб 546 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (руб 3,375) | руб 797 | + 324% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 (руб 5,738) | руб 6,508 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 (руб 3,797) | руб 3,183 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 (руб 12,657) | руб 8,423 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (руб 8,438) | руб 7,792 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $58,000 (руб 4,894,127) | руб 2,623,330 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 (руб 117) | руб 55 | + 111% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $65 (руб 5,485) | руб 2,129 | + 158% | |
| Personal Care | + 327% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 327% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (руб 759) | руб 316 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 (руб 759) | руб 551 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $288 (руб 24,311) | руб 1,975 | + 1131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 (руб 888) | руб 354 | + 151% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 (руб 237) | руб 216 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (руб 675) | руб 196 | + 244% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 (руб 759) | руб 125 | + 507% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 (руб 506) | руб 133 | + 281% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 (руб 2,920) | руб 499 | + 485% | |
| Entertainment | + 238% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 238% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Guam | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 (руб 5,914) | руб 1,898 | + 212% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (руб 2,125) | руб 672 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 (руб 2,110) | руб 5,461 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (руб 8,973) | руб 3,276 | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (руб 1,085) | руб 487 | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (руб 546) | руб 182 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (руб 618) | руб 249 | + 149% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $300 (руб 25,314) | руб 58,430 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (руб 84) | руб 3.97 | + 2026% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 (руб 7,742) | руб 3,415 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (руб 787) | руб 209 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 256% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,113 prices entered by 189 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Guam is 256% more expensive than in Russia
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