Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (¥933) | ¥968 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,037) | ¥699 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥444 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (¥207) | ¥201 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (¥311) | ¥251 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,029) | ¥903 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥686) | ¥771 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (¥366) | ¥384 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (¥353) | ¥306 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥1,555) | ¥1,331 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (¥311) | ¥199 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (¥207) | ¥226 | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 31% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (¥186,629) | ¥268,095 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (¥57,026) | ¥150,794 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,880 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (¥124,420) | ¥140,127 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (¥41,473) | ¥77,433 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥12,855 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (¥3,422) | ¥4,197 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥63,991 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,809 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥901 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (¥363) | ¥2,418 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,864 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (¥1,555) | ¥4,416 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,088 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,131 | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,676,280 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (¥137) | ¥136 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,472 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,225 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥655 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥501 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥170 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,983 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (¥3,318) | ¥3,633 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (¥1,452) | ¥3,659 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,422 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,122 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥445 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥556 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥50,234 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,469 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥525 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 840 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 13% cheaper than in Japan
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