Cost of living in Micronesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 69% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨330 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨293 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨163 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨54 | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨233) | ₨82 | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨41 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨770) | ₨216 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨513) | ₨152 | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (₨274) | ₨29 | + 848% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (₨264) | ₨149 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,164) | ₨767 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨87 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨155) | ₨35 | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 165% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (₨139,625) | ₨31,400 | + 345% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (₨42,663) | ₨20,122 | + 112% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,477 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (₨93,083) | ₨22,933 | + 306% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (₨31,028) | ₨14,192 | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,664 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨2,560) | ₨511 | + 401% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,219 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,383 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨416 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (₨271) | ₨320 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 25% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,328 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (₨1,164) | ₨2,564 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,571 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,002 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨980,422 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (₨102) | ₨108 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨140 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨303 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,443 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨152 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨373 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨2,482) | ₨1,357 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,086) | ₨595 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,086 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨594 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨229 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨175 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,530 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨244 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,549 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 51% more expensive than in India
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