Cost of living in Guam compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 62% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 | $14 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $8 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 | $4.34 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.92 | $0.87 | + 348% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 | $3.01 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | $4.09 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $6 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.44 | $3.38 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.12 | $1.72 | + 197% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $7 | $3.24 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 | $15 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $4.32 | $1.92 | + 126% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.59 | $2.07 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,357 | $2,232 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,471 | $1,604 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $384 | $178 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,258 | $1,609 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $851 | $1,137 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $161 | $117 | + 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $84 | $48 | + 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $501 | $299 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $138 | $120 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 | $11 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $13 | $23 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 | $49 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 | $44 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 | $87 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 | $113 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 12% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,207 | $22,958 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 | $0.77 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $80 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 31% 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 | $20 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $81 | $110 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 | $7 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 | $3.50 | + 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $4.98 | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 | $3.55 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.54 | $1.84 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 | $22 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 | $45 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 | $24 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $22 | $221 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 | $75 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $12 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.73 | $4.81 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $5.84 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $621 | $404 | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.86 | $0.19 | + 362% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 | $54 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 51,576 prices entered by 6,497 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 18, 2020.
Cost of living in Guam is 27% more expensive than in United States
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