Cost of living
Potsdam compared to Guam
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Overview comparison
PotsdamGuam
Consumer prices in Potsdam are roughly 45% higher than in Guam.
Cost of living
| Item | Potsdam | Guam |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,829 | 3,030 |
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| Total with rent family | 5,996 | 5,773 |
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| Without rent one person | 856 | 1,041 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,092 | 2,987 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,367.79 | 1,715.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,729.66 | 3,017.66 |
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| Food person | 706 | 683 |
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| Food family | 1,703 | 2,023 |
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| Transport person | 106.88 | 72.32 |
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| Transport family | 279.47 | 266.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 77.85 years | 79.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Potsdam | Guam |
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| Lunch Menu | 15.07 | 23.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 79.45 | 80.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.98 | 9.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.67 | 4.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.61 | 4.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.38 | 1.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Potsdam | Guam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,895.85 | 1,568.54 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,331.98 | 1,336.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,034.52 | 3,323.26 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,006.69 | 2,149.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 101.25 | 164.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 219.2 | 245.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 68.97 | 96.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Potsdam | Guam |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.71 | 3.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,220 | 1,594 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,246 | 867 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.31 | 2.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 68.91% | 102.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.51 | 19.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.18 | 1.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Potsdam | Guam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.92 | 3.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.41 | 4.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.13 | 20.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.97 | 15.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.93 | 13.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.88 | 3.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.58 | 2.38 |
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Other
| Item | Potsdam | Guam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 53.27 | 117.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 11.9 | 9.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 132.11 | 75.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 20.07 | 14.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 47.02 | 66.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 82.8 | 101.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,682.74 | 544.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 19,757 | 2,318 |
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