Cost of living in Guam compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 36% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $15 | - 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 | $8 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.63 | $4.25 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.17 | $0.88 | + 259% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 | $2.94 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | $4.10 | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $6 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 | $3.29 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 | $1.68 | + 205% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.34 | $3.30 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 | $14 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 | $1.99 | + 117% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 | $2.06 | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Guam is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,731 | $2,211 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,354 | $1,548 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $196 | $179 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,281 | $1,534 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $935 | $1,116 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $174 | $113 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 | $50 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 | $271 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 | $128 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 | $11 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $10 | $22 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 | $47 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 | $43 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 | $87 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 | $109 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 | $23,574 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 | $0.64 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 | $7 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 | $16 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 | $112 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 | $3.47 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $4.93 | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 | $3.64 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 | $1.81 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 | $22 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 | $46 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 | $25 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 | $205 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $42 | $80 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 | $12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 | $5.04 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $5.85 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 | $421 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 | $0.51 | + 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 | $49 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,036 prices entered by 4,190 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Cost of living in Guam is 11% more expensive than in United States
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