Cost of living in Micronesia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 | $15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $8 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.25 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 | $0.88 | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 | $2.94 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.11 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $6 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $3.31 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 | $1.67 | + 111% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 | $3.31 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $14 | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.00 | $1.99 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 | $2.06 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,800 | $2,209 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $550 | $1,549 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,200 | $1,530 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $400 | $1,115 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $111 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $33 | $50 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $271 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $128 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $15 | $44 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $87 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $109 | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,548 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 | $0.64 | + 107% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $112 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.93 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.64 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.82 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 | $46 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 | $25 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $79 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $12 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.05 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.83 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $50 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,135 prices entered by 4,191 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Cost of living in Micronesia is 14% cheaper than in United States
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