Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 9% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,510 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ¥777 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ¥442 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (¥262) | ¥210 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (¥394) | ¥332 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ¥626 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,301) | ¥855 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (¥868) | ¥1,035 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (¥463) | ¥461 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (¥447) | ¥271 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥1,968) | ¥1,299 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ¥205 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (¥262) | ¥227 | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (¥236,124) | ¥218,917 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (¥72,149) | ¥128,457 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥27,749 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (¥157,416) | ¥187,909 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (¥52,472) | ¥76,748 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥19,268 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (¥4,329) | ¥4,419 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥43,152 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,240 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,196 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (¥459) | ¥3,024 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,406 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (¥1,968) | ¥3,885 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,497 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥10,842 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| 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 | - | ¥3,145,430 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (¥190) | ¥167 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,986 | - | |
| 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) | - | ¥2,137 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥4,294 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥677 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥635 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥529 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥195 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥192 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,899 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Micronesia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (¥4,198) | ¥3,808 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (¥1,837) | ¥3,606 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥9,510 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,842 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,086 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥566 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥564 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥106,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥12,147 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥600 | - | |
| 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 801 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is about the same as in Japan
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