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Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Bahamas Cost of Living Summary

Micronesia, Federated States of is 13.7% cheaper than Bahamas overall.

Restaurants: pay 18.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 10.7% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 46.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 6.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 72.0% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 53.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 19.1% more in Micronesia, Federated States of

The cost of transportation and clothing in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Bahamas. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, groceries, and housing are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of.

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Bahamas Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Bahamas, you would:

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pay 18.5% less for restaurants

	Bahamas	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$29.17 BSD29.17	$11.50	-60.6%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$11.08 BSD11.08	$7.50	-32.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.31 BSD3.31	$1.25	-62.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.21 BSD2.21	$4.00	+81.1%
Average			-18.5%

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pay 10.7% less for groceries

	Bahamas	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$4.71 BSD4.71	$3.35	-28.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.79 BSD5.79	$3.50	-39.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.88 BSD11.88	$1.00	-91.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.37 BSD7.37	$7.25	-1.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.61 BSD4.61	$2.27	-50.8%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.86 BSD1.86	$2.72	+46.4%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.64 BSD1.64	$1.59	-3.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.39 BSD3.39	$2.49	-26.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.26 BSD3.26	??
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.84 BSD1.84	$2.27	+23.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 BSD1.37	$2.27	+65.7%
Average			-10.7%

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pay 46.4% more for transportation

	Bahamas	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.71 BSD5.71	$14.01	+145.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$45.00 BSD45.00	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$37,500.00 BSD37,500.00	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$31.23 BSD31.23	$14.94	-52.2%
Average			+46.4%

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pay 6.8% less for housing

	Bahamas	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$89.81 BSD89.81	$198.00	+120.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,626.39 BSD1,626.39	$900.00	-44.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,361.11 BSD1,361.11	$621.67	-54.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$201.16 BSD201.16	$103.24	-48.7%
Average			-6.8%

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pay 72.0% less for childcare

	Bahamas	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$606.67 BSD606.67	$170.00	-72.0%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$11,785.71 BSD11,785.71	??
Average			-72.0%

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pay 53.5% less for entertainment and sports

	Bahamas	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$6.25 BSD6.25	??
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$5.69 BSD5.69	$3.00	-47.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$13.78 BSD13.78	$9.00	-34.7%
Monthly membership at local gym	$92.58 BSD92.58	$20.00	-78.4%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$17.50 BSD17.50	??
Average			-53.5%

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pay 19.1% more for clothing

	Bahamas	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.83 BSD55.83	$80.00	+43.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$50.83 BSD50.83	$68.00	+33.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$104.94 BSD104.94	$110.00	+4.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$103.57 BSD103.57	$98.00	-5.4%
Average			+19.1%

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