Cost of living in Guam compared to United States
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Food | + 57% | |||
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Food in Guam is 57% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $21 | + 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 | $12 | + 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $10 | $5.87 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.40 | $1.10 | + 210% | |
12 eggs, large | $8 | $5.49 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | $4.88 | + 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $15 | $8 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.91 | $4.28 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.76 | $2.29 | + 108% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 | $3.53 | + 132% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 | $18 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $4.27 | $2.94 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $8 | $3.04 | + 164% | |
Housing | + 59% | |||
Housing in Guam is 59% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,500 | $3,071 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,501 | $2,369 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 | $231 | + 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,248 | $2,203 | + 93% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $3,057 | $1,612 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $332 | $167 | + 99% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $145 | $61 | + 138% | |
40” flat screen tv | $493 | $248 | + 99% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $237 | $156 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 | $15 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 | $34 | + 17% | |
Clothes | + 1% | |||
Clothes in Guam is about the same as in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $68 | $57 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $45 | $51 | - 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $150 | $107 | + 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 | $141 | - 29% | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Guam is about the same as in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $58,000 | $30,886 | + 88% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.38 | $0.94 | + 47% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $65 | $85 | - 23% | |
Personal Care | + 18% | |||
Personal Care in Guam is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $9 | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $9 | $25 | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $288 | $172 | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $11 | $10 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.81 | $5.27 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $7 | + 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $9 | $5.04 | + 78% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $6.00 | $2.37 | + 153% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 | $31 | + 12% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Guam is about the same as in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 | $61 | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 | $30 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $25 | $233 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 | $105 | + 1% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $15 | - 13% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $5.92 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $8 | - 3% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $300 | $456 | - 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 | $0.96 | + 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $92 | $72 | + 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $11 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |

These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Cost of living in Guam is 33% more expensive than in United States
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