Cost of living in Kiribati compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kiribati is 10% 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 ($19) | $12 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.44 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$3.80 ($2.46) | $1.04 | + 136% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 ($5.45) | $4.46 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.44 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $3.86 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.05 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$3.00 ($1.95) | $3.77 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$20 ($13) | $17 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.85 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.62 | - | |
| 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 ($624) | $2,810 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$857 ($556) | $2,117 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$321 ($208) | $219 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,058 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,524 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$60 ($39) | $156 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $61 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $266 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $150 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$20 ($13) | $14 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Kiribati is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Kiribati | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $56 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $53 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $103 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $138 | - | |
| 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 | - | $29,911 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $0.94 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| 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) | - | $23 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $168 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $5.09 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$6.00 ($3.89) | $4.89 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.38 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $30 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Kiribati is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Kiribati | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$12 ($8) | $60 | - 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $207 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $14 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.79 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$3.00 ($1.95) | $7 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $464 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.46 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $64 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$15 ($10) | $10 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,430 prices entered by 2,157 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.648
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Cost of living in Kiribati is 32% cheaper than in United States
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