Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,031 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥518 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (¥305) | ¥223 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (¥458) | ¥320 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥564 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,515) | ¥1,287 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥1,010) | ¥611 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (¥539) | ¥399 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (¥520) | ¥307 | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥2,290) | ¥1,249 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥208 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (¥305) | ¥176 | + 74% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (¥274,831) | ¥365,189 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (¥83,976) | ¥186,450 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥20,112 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (¥183,221) | ¥167,408 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (¥61,074) | ¥104,544 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,280 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (¥5,039) | ¥4,420 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥61,842 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,283 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,221 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (¥534) | ¥2,831 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥8,264 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (¥2,290) | ¥5,233 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,385 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,490 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,997,460 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (¥221) | ¥169 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,067 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,993 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥948 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥224 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥204 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥4,495 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (¥4,886) | ¥5,113 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (¥2,138) | ¥3,833 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,204 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,237 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥531 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥674 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,541 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥598 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 770 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is about the same as in Japan
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