Cost of living in Micronesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 123% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 123% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨680) | ₨374 | + 82% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨755) | ₨278 | + 172% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨138 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨151) | ₨51 | + 194% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨227) | ₨71 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨36 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨749) | ₨212 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨499) | ₨134 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (₨266) | ₨28 | + 840% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (₨257) | ₨127 | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,133) | ₨799 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (₨227) | ₨84 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨151) | ₨35 | + 326% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 146% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (₨135,942) | ₨32,341 | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (₨41,538) | ₨19,833 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,330 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (₨90,628) | ₨22,135 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (₨30,209) | ₨13,235 | + 128% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,267 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨2,492) | ₨734 | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,901 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,367 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨378 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (₨264) | ₨361 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,385 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (₨1,133) | ₨2,611 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,751 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,705 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨934,217 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (₨100) | ₨75 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,170 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨98 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨917 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨245 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨176 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨234 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨147 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨69 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨233 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨2,417) | ₨1,246 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,057) | ₨475 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,736 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,930 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨678 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨219 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨200 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,946 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,782 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨259 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,566 prices entered by 2,337 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 61% more expensive than in India
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