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 (¥989) | ¥1,030 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,099) | ¥723 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥464 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (¥220) | ¥214 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (¥330) | ¥290 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥590 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,090) | ¥1,191 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥727) | ¥734 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (¥388) | ¥393 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (¥375) | ¥259 | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥1,649) | ¥1,788 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 (¥330) | ¥217 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (¥220) | ¥241 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (¥197,856) | ¥215,961 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (¥60,456) | ¥118,089 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥14,600 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (¥131,904) | ¥132,624 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (¥43,968) | ¥114,972 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥10,415 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (¥3,627) | ¥3,407 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥35,637 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,420 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥665 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (¥385) | ¥1,845 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥5,921 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (¥1,649) | ¥4,587 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,447 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,816 | - | |
| 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 | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 (¥145) | ¥143 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,719 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,375 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥807 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,290 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥543 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥696 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥558 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥186 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,634 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (¥3,517) | ¥3,927 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (¥1,539) | ¥3,170 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,399 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,477 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,286 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥495 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥522 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,253 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,663 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥480 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,253 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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