- Cost of Living
- Micronesia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Micronesia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Micronesia is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $9 | $14 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 | $8 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.57 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 | $0.89 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 | $3.17 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.04 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $6 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $7 | $3.33 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.53 | $1.59 | + 121% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.41 | $3.38 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $15 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.00 | $1.92 | + 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 | $2.13 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Micronesia is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,800 | $2,037 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $550 | $1,572 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,200 | $1,577 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $400 | $1,127 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | $123 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $33 | $48 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $334 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $118 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $3.50 | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Micronesia is 36% 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 | $45 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Micronesia is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,265 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.32 | $0.77 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Micronesia is in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.09 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.46 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.86 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Micronesia is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $32 | $45 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $14 | $25 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| 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 | - | $4.88 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.88 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.34 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $54 | - | |
| 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 92,735 prices entered by 13,654 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Cost of living in Micronesia is 14% cheaper than in United States
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