Cost of living in Micronesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 49% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (62元) | 46元 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (69元) | 34元 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 16元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (21元) | 14元 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (69元) | 61元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (46元) | 15元 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (24元) | 5.88元 | + 316% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (24元) | 5.16元 | + 358% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (104元) | 109元 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (21元) | 8元 | + 166% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (14元) | 14元 | - 0% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 24% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (12,486元) | 9,288元 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (3,815元) | 5,014元 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 422元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (8,324元) | 5,505元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (2,775元) | 3,029元 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 276元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (229元) | 98元 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,471元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 563元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 40元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (24元) | 46元 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 468元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (104元) | 255元 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 654元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 642元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 133,798元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (9元) | 7元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 147元 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 38元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 62元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 47元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 12元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 71元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (222元) | 179元 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (97元) | 99元 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,063元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 395元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 68元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 33元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,258元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.38元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 340元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 22元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,175 prices entered by 378 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
6.937
CNY
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 20% more expensive than in China
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