- Cost of Living
- Micronesia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Micronesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (62元) | 53元 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (69元) | 34元 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (14元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (21元) | 16元 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (68元) | 59元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (46元) | 14元 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (24元) | 6元 | + 275% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (24元) | 5.69元 | + 314% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (103元) | 113元 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (21元) | 8元 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (14元) | 12元 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (12,415元) | 9,825元 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (3,793元) | 4,456元 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 445元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (8,277元) | 5,568元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (2,759元) | 3,549元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 307元 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (228元) | 84元 | + 170% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,135元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 678元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (24元) | 39元 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 573元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (103元) | 260元 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 614元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 685元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 142,634元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (9元) | 7元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 152元 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 26元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 364元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 35元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 37元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 10元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 13元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 60元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (221元) | 155元 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (97元) | 87元 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 797元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 379元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 60元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 34元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 33元 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,290元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.00元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 302元 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 20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 4,352 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.897
CNY
/
USD
Cost of living in Micronesia is 20% more expensive than in China
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