Cost of living
San Juan (United States) compared to Guam
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Overview comparison
San Juan (United States)Guam
Consumer prices in Guam are roughly 37% higher than in San Juan (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | San Juan (United States) | Guam |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,320 | 3,030 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,355 | 5,773 |
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| Without rent one person | 626 | 1,041 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,484 | 2,987 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 544.52 | 1,715.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 807.75 | 3,017.66 |
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| Food person | 409 | 683 |
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| Food family | 1,061 | 2,023 |
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| Transport person | 52.76 | 72.32 |
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| Transport family | 115.38 | 266.18 |
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| Life expectancy | 79.56 years | 79.35 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | San Juan (United States) | Guam |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.32 | 23.63 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 80.36 | 80.78 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.62 | 9.53 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.13 | 4.24 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.14 | 4.34 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.96 | 1.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | San Juan (United States) | Guam |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 593.38 | 1,568.54 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 395.95 | 1,336.8 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 900.85 | 3,323.26 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 828.32 | 2,149.89 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.23 | 164.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 70.3 | 245.04 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 49.86 | 96.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | San Juan (United States) | Guam |
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| Local transport ticket | 6.13 | 3.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,411 | 1,594 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,887 | 867 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.24 | 2.19 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 87.67% | 102.55% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.5 | 19.26 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | San Juan (United States) | Guam |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2 | 3.76 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.65 | 4.14 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.82 | 20.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.28 | 15.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.46 | 13.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.52 | 3.41 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.72 | 2.38 |
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Other
| Item | San Juan (United States) | Guam |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.52 | 117.41 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 8.53 | 9.93 |
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| Doctors visit | 53.74 | 75.11 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8.49 | 14.62 |
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| Brand Jeans | 52.29 | 66.89 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 100.22 | 101.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 208.13 | 544.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,483 | 2,318 |
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