- Cost of Living
- Micronesia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Micronesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 113% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨644) | ₨420 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (₨716) | ₨266 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨142 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨143) | ₨52 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨215) | ₨71 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨710) | ₨201 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨473) | ₨138 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (₨252) | ₨25 | + 927% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (₨244) | ₨122 | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,073) | ₨830 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (₨215) | ₨82 | + 163% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨143) | ₨33 | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 122% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 122% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (₨128,817) | ₨30,925 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (₨39,361) | ₨21,025 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,536 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (₨85,878) | ₨24,627 | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (₨28,626) | ₨15,559 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,830 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨2,362) | ₨825 | + 186% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,772 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,650 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨380 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (₨250) | ₨551 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,403 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (₨1,073) | ₨2,670 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,751 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,912 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨878,278 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (₨95) | ₨78 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,348 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨136 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨285 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,553 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨257 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨225 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨135 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨277 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨2,290) | ₨1,190 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,002) | ₨472 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,765 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨618 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨195 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨208 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,823 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨58 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,881 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨252 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,772 prices entered by 4,573 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
71.565
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 55% more expensive than in India
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