Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨802 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨1,160 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | ₨585 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (₨560) | ₨227 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (₨840) | ₨309 | + 172% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₨158 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨2,778) | ₨977 | + 184% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (₨1,852) | ₨266 | + 596% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (₨988) | ₨103 | + 862% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (₨955) | ₨630 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨4,201) | ₨2,642 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | ₨249 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨560) | ₨146 | + 283% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 138% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (₨504,090) | ₨93,306 | + 440% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (₨154,028) | ₨55,839 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨20,080 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (₨336,060) | ₨79,128 | + 325% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (₨112,020) | ₨39,248 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨16,807 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (₨9,242) | ₨2,605 | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨61,383 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨29,384 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,214 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (₨980) | ₨2,976 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 19% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,498 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (₨4,201) | ₨9,724 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,486 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨13,517 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (₨406) | ₨272 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,752 | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨230 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨557 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨396 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨495 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Micronesia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (₨8,962) | ₨3,859 | + 132% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (₨3,921) | ₨1,827 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨8,435 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨2,877 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨566 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨836 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨5,305 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨637 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 909 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan
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