Cost of living in Guam compared to United States
Currency:
Food | + 69% | |||
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Food in Guam is 69% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $17 | + 9% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $9 | + 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 | $5.07 | + 75% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.02 | $0.99 | + 206% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.38 | $3.33 | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $8 | $4.43 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $7 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.46 | $3.93 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.51 | $1.92 | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 | $3.28 | + 134% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $29 | $16 | + 88% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $4.71 | $2.26 | + 108% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $5.29 | $2.46 | + 115% | |
Housing | + 6% | |||
Housing in Guam is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,621 | $2,513 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,775 | $1,960 | - 9% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $388 | $206 | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,331 | $1,778 | - 25% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,051 | $1,342 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $276 | $139 | + 98% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $76 | $56 | + 34% | |
40” flat screen tv | $655 | $300 | + 118% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $257 | $134 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $28 | $12 | + 130% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $14 | $26 | - 46% | |
Clothes | + 55% | |||
Clothes in Guam is 55% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 | $51 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $91 | $46 | + 97% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 | $92 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 | $120 | + 5% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Guam is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,000 | $25,474 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.66 | $1.06 | + 151% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Guam is about the same as in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 | $7 | + 49% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 | $19 | + 40% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 | $125 | + 2% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 | $7 | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.43 | $4.17 | - 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.89 | $5.50 | + 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 | $4.18 | - 12% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 | $2.05 | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 | $25 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Guam is 23% more expensive than in United States | ||||
Guam | United States | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 | $49 | - 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 | $27 | - 17% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 | $83 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 | $13 | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $8 | $5.19 | + 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $6 | + 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $120 | $53 | + 128% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $9 | - 7% | |
TOTAL | + 25% |

These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Cost of living in Guam is 25% more expensive than in United States
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