Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Micronesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 37 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.57 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 13 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (R$ 57) | R$ 26 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 12 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 198% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (R$ 19) | R$ 6 | + 205% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 85) | R$ 48 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.49 | + 154% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 69% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Micronesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (R$ 10,260) | R$ 4,181 | + 145% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (R$ 3,135) | R$ 2,789 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 740 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (R$ 6,840) | R$ 3,041 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (R$ 2,280) | R$ 2,051 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 513 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (R$ 188) | R$ 89 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,805 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 633 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (R$ 20) | R$ 22 | - 8% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Micronesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 284 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (R$ 85) | R$ 283 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 416 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 313 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Micronesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 118,143 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Micronesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 48 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 276 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 14 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 6 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 58 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Micronesia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (R$ 182) | R$ 115 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (R$ 80) | R$ 60 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 239 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,574 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.35 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 141 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,780 prices entered by 1,504 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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