Cost of living in Micronesia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Micronesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 493 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 371 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 195 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (руб 163) | руб 85 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (руб 244) | руб 119 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 195 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (руб 807) | руб 419 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 (руб 538) | руб 111 | + 385% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 (руб 287) | руб 50 | + 469% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 (руб 277) | руб 78 | + 254% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 1,220) | руб 718 | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 147 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (руб 163) | руб 45 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 42% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Micronesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 (руб 146,444) | руб 91,276 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 (руб 44,747) | руб 56,051 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 9,120 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 (руб 97,629) | руб 47,716 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 (руб 32,543) | руб 29,118 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 5,297 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 (руб 2,685) | руб 494 | + 443% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,538 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 9,711 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 626 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 (руб 285) | руб 1,061 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Micronesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,607 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 (руб 1,220) | руб 3,659 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,691 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 8,501 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 13% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Micronesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,157,330 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (руб 118) | руб 51 | + 132% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,318 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Micronesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 511 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 686 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,858 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 385 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 259 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 285 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 115 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 154 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 842 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Micronesia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 (руб 2,603) | руб 1,814 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 (руб 1,139) | руб 723 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,974 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,857 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 461 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 217 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 259 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 71,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | руб 4,408 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 205 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,235 prices entered by 531 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Micronesia is 24% more expensive than in Russia
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