Cost of living in Kiribati compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 7% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kiribati | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$12 ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$30 ($20) | $11 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.67 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 ($2.50) | $1.09 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 ($5.52) | $5.04 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.66 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.46 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.35 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 ($1.97) | $2.98 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 ($13) | $15 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.88 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.76 | - | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Kiribati is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kiribati | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$963 ($633) | $3,114 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 ($563) | $2,391 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 ($211) | $223 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,068 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,586 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 ($39) | $146 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $67 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $303 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $141 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 ($13) | $14 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Kiribati | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $58 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $52 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $96 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $133 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Kiribati is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Kiribati | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $28,177 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.02 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $78 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Kiribati is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Kiribati | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $22 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $137 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $10 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.75 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 ($3.94) | $4.85 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.24 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $28 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kiribati | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 ($8) | $57 | - 86% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $225 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $94 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.47 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 ($1.97) | $7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $607 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $66 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 ($10) | $10 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20,830 prices entered by 2,611 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 28% cheaper than in United States
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