Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥986 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥703 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥415 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (¥228) | ¥204 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (¥343) | ¥277 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥673 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,133) | ¥1,005 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥756) | ¥747 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (¥403) | ¥395 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (¥389) | ¥300 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥1,714) | ¥1,558 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥209 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (¥228) | ¥222 | + 3% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (¥205,623) | ¥284,523 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (¥62,829) | ¥151,718 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥17,346 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (¥137,082) | ¥141,653 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (¥45,694) | ¥77,468 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥12,681 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (¥3,770) | ¥4,016 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥46,045 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥15,187 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥608 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (¥400) | ¥1,983 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,139 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (¥1,714) | ¥4,398 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,362 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,929 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,592,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (¥151) | ¥141 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,026 | - | |
| 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) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,411 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥608 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥599 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥129 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥281 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,631 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (¥3,656) | ¥4,623 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (¥1,599) | ¥3,597 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥5,294 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,075 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥498 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥500 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,039 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,729 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥554 | - | |
| 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 556 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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