- Cost of Living
- Micronesia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 (¥1,021) | ¥1,054 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,134) | ¥698 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥436 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (¥227) | ¥205 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (¥340) | ¥285 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥777 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,125) | ¥910 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥750) | ¥697 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (¥400) | ¥414 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (¥387) | ¥265 | + 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥1,702) | ¥1,538 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 (¥340) | ¥203 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (¥227) | ¥198 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 (¥204,185) | ¥231,808 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 (¥62,390) | ¥125,591 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 (¥136,123) | ¥113,754 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 (¥45,374) | ¥74,885 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 (¥3,743) | ¥4,134 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (¥397) | ¥1,827 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $15 (¥1,702) | ¥4,215 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,321 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (¥150) | ¥145 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,939 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (¥3,630) | ¥4,035 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (¥1,588) | ¥3,358 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,899 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥491 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥560 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,296 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| 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 1,810 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is about the same as in Japan
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