Cost of living in Micronesia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Micronesia is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨385 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨346 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨171 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨169) | ₨61 | + 179% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨253) | ₨97 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨48 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨838) | ₨266 | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨558) | ₨193 | + 189% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (₨298) | ₨37 | + 707% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (₨288) | ₨160 | + 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,266) | ₨951 | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨96 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨169) | ₨41 | + 312% | |
Housing | + 124% | |||
Housing in Micronesia is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (₨151,959) | ₨43,789 | + 247% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (₨46,432) | ₨27,011 | + 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,417 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (₨101,306) | ₨26,559 | + 281% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (₨33,769) | ₨15,852 | + 113% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,914 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨2,786) | ₨679 | + 310% | |
40” flat screen tv | - | ₨27,132 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,529 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨431 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (₨295) | ₨373 | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Micronesia is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,496 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (₨1,266) | ₨2,662 | - 52% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,043 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,874 | - | |
Transportation | + 3% | |||
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 | - | ₨2,014,250 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (₨122) | ₨103 | + 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,185 | - | |
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) | - | ₨102 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨266 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,120 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨364 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨236 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨277 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨183 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨85 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨307 | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Micronesia is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨2,701) | ₨1,593 | + 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,182) | ₨681 | + 73% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,699 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,238 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨633 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨206 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨197 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,790 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.32 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,625 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨295 | - | |
TOTAL | + 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,947 prices entered by 781 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 42% more expensive than in India
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