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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 (₨627) | ₨387 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (₨696) | ₨255 | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨142 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨139) | ₨52 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨209) | ₨71 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨36 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨691) | ₨196 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨460) | ₨141 | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (₨246) | ₨25 | + 897% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (₨237) | ₨121 | + 97% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,044) | ₨855 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (₨209) | ₨82 | + 155% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨139) | ₨33 | + 327% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (₨125,328) | ₨30,767 | + 307% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (₨38,295) | ₨20,626 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,250 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (₨83,552) | ₨23,713 | + 252% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (₨27,851) | ₨15,161 | + 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨4,594 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨2,298) | ₨910 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨34,267 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,460 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨426 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (₨244) | ₨555 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 34% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,422 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (₨1,044) | ₨2,906 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,091 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,316 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨870,351 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (₨92) | ₨79 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,290 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨153 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨314 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,136 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨276 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨183 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨223 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨125 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨288 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨2,228) | ₨1,205 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨975) | ₨497 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,132 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,825 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨869 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨213 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨228 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨37,313 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨2,296 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨256 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27,730 prices entered by 3,830 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 52% more expensive than in India
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