Cost of living in Micronesia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (₨664) | ₨345 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨738) | ₨294 | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨148) | ₨52 | + 182% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨221) | ₨75 | + 197% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨37 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨732) | ₨235 | + 212% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨488) | ₨149 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (₨260) | ₨32 | + 726% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (₨252) | ₨138 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,107) | ₨726 | + 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (₨221) | ₨86 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨148) | ₨35 | + 324% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 156% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (₨132,857) | ₨33,225 | + 300% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (₨40,595) | ₨19,978 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,391 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (₨88,571) | ₨18,113 | + 389% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (₨29,524) | ₨11,868 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,639 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨2,436) | ₨712 | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,862 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,869 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨398 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (₨258) | ₨220 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,376 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (₨1,107) | ₨2,495 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,665 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,737 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨944,817 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (₨97) | ₨83 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,167 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨99 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨630 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨170 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨260 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨139 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨72 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨216 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨2,362) | ₨1,196 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨1,033) | ₨478 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,591 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,484 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨517 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨180 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨187 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨38,405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,488 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨272 | - | |
| 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 9,681 prices entered by 1,821 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 61% more expensive than in India
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