Cost of living in Micronesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 51% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨384 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨353 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨173 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨166) | ₨58 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨250) | ₨83 | + 199% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨46 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨825) | ₨262 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨550) | ₨166 | + 232% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (₨293) | ₨31 | + 833% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (₨284) | ₨174 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,248) | ₨796 | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨98 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨166) | ₨40 | + 319% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (₨149,752) | ₨54,213 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (₨45,758) | ₨33,306 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,679 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (₨99,835) | ₨33,154 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (₨33,278) | ₨18,976 | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨5,231 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨2,745) | ₨646 | + 325% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨31,253 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,916 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨571 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (₨291) | ₨578 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 20% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,290 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (₨1,248) | ₨2,801 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,377 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,238 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,723,340 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (₨121) | ₨105 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨910 | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨155 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨924 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨381 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨204 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨288 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨178 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨94 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨323 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Micronesia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨2,662) | ₨1,414 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,165) | ₨624 | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,861 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨817 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨216 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨179 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,125 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,478 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨286 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,510 prices entered by 1,264 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 34% more expensive than in India
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