Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨851 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨952 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨348 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨574) | ₨169 | + 239% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨861) | ₨282 | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨252 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨2,848) | ₨1,139 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨1,898) | ₨290 | + 554% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (₨1,013) | ₨122 | + 727% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (₨979) | ₨549 | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨4,306) | ₨2,949 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨574) | ₨191 | + 200% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (₨516,688) | ₨118,562 | + 336% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (₨157,877) | ₨73,692 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨23,696 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (₨344,459) | ₨59,994 | + 474% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (₨114,820) | ₨50,948 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨20,196 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨9,473) | ₨2,076 | + 356% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨71,670 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨22,629 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,673 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (₨1,005) | ₨1,564 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,426 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (₨4,306) | ₨6,254 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,569 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (₨416) | ₨270 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨922 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨736 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨249 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨242 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨9,186) | ₨3,545 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨4,019) | ₨2,089 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨7,109 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨669 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,106 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨3,764 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨415 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 43% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,754 prices entered by 455 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 43% more expensive than in Pakistan
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