- Cost of Living
- Micronesia
- Isle of Man
- Comparison
Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Isle of Man
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 9% more expensive than in Isle of Man | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (£7) | £11 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (£8) | £8 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | £4.17 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (£1.55) | £1.08 | + 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (£2.32) | £1.92 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | £2.17 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (£8) | £6 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (£5.13) | £2.47 | + 108% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (£2.73) | £1.95 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (£2.64) | £2.03 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (£12) | £10 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (£2.32) | £1.90 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (£1.55) | £1.27 | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 20% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (£1,395) | £1,398 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (£426) | £833 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | £333 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (£930) | £1,197 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (£310) | £660 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (£26) | £27 | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | £440 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | £160 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | £6 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (£2.71) | £11 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 50% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | £70 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (£12) | £52 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | £66 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | £78 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 1% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | £16,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (£1.02) | £1.07 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | £46 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is in Isle of Man | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | £5.30 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | £4.79 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | £50 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | £6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | £3.10 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | £2.50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | £2.00 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | £2.80 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | £15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 14% cheaper than in Isle of Man | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (£25) | £40 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (£11) | £18 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £60 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | £61 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | £8 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | £3.56 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | £3.79 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | £382 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | £0.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | £37 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | £10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 102 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 11% cheaper than in Isle of Man
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