- Cost of Living
- Guam
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Guam compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Guam is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 | $14 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 | $8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $4.57 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.61 | $0.89 | + 192% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.98 | $3.17 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $9 | $4.04 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $6 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.88 | $3.34 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $9 | $1.60 | + 453% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.74 | $3.38 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $42 | $15 | + 181% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $4.00 | $1.92 | + 108% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 | $2.13 | + 8% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Guam is 20% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,673 | $2,035 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,597 | $1,572 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $364 | $178 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,380 | $1,576 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $934 | $1,127 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $291 | $123 | + 137% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $81 | $48 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $483 | $335 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $183 | $118 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $11 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $17 | $22 | - 26% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Guam is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $47 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 | $45 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 | $85 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 | $115 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Guam is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $42,500 | $22,272 | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.12 | $0.77 | + 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $30 | $85 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Guam is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 | $7 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $5.00 | $19 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $39 | $111 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6.00 | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 | $3.51 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.92 | $5.08 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.08 | $3.44 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 | $1.86 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 | $21 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Guam is 30% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $56 | $44 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 | $25 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $20 | $173 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $87 | $79 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 | $12 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 | $4.88 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $5.88 | + 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $734 | $427 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.70 | $0.34 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $81 | $54 | + 51% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $8 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92,848 prices entered by 13,676 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Cost of living in Guam is 15% more expensive than in United States
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