Cost of living in Micronesia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 51% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (58元) | 50元 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (65元) | 36元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | 15元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (13元) | 14元 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (19元) | 13元 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 8元 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (64元) | 56元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (43元) | 12元 | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (23元) | 6元 | + 258% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (22元) | 6元 | + 268% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (97元) | 91元 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (19元) | 9元 | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (13元) | 10元 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (11,687元) | 7,221元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (3,571元) | 4,585元 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 451元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (7,791元) | 6,526元 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (2,597元) | 3,490元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 300元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (214元) | 78元 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,937元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 630元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (23元) | 47元 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 388元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (97元) | 221元 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 541元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 505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 | - | 142,791元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (9元) | 6元 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 191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) | - | 29元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 37元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 372元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 28元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 35元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 9元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 10元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 69元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (208元) | 184元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (91元) | 90元 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 804元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 413元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 70元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 33元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.55元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 395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 1,771 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
6.492
CNY
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 20% more expensive than in China
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