Cost of living in Micronesia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Micronesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $19 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $10 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.93 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 | $1.09 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 | $4.92 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.81 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $7 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $4.67 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 | $2.52 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 | $3.12 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $16 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.74 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 | $3.05 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Micronesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 | $2,875 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 | $2,210 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $219 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 | $1,960 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 | $1,472 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $149 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 | $63 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $295 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $136 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 | $31 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Micronesia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 | $45 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $121 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Micronesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,744 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 | $1.06 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $82 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Micronesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $21 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $139 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.85 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.78 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.24 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $28 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Micronesia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 | $55 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 | $28 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $89 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.23 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $554 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $59 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,936 prices entered by 2,809 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Cost of living in Micronesia is 23% cheaper than in United States
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