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Micronesia, Federated States of vs. British Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary

Micronesia, Federated States of is 20.9% more expensive than British Virgin Islands overall.

Restaurants: pay 8.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 4.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 3.0 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 6.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 54.7% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 17.9% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 10.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of

The cost of transportation, clothing, restaurants, and groceries in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, transportation is significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. British Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:

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pay 8.4% more for restaurants

	British Virgin Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$24.49	$11.50	-53.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.25	$7.50	-43.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.97	$1.25	-36.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.50	$4.00	+166.7%
Average			+8.4%

British Virgin Islands vs. Micronesia, Federated States of - Cost of restaurants

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pay 4.6% more for groceries

	British Virgin Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$4.96	$3.35	-32.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$7.75	$3.50	-54.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.43	$1.00	-89.4%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.10	$7.25	+18.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.21	$2.27	-56.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.56	$2.72	+74.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.59	$1.59	-0.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.91	$2.49	+175.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.22	??
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.39	$2.27	-5.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.95	$2.27	+16.1%
Average			+4.6%

British Virgin Islands vs. Micronesia, Federated States of - Cost of groceries

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pay 3.0 times more for transportation

	British Virgin Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.64	$14.01	+202.0%
Monthly public transit pass	??	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$14.94
Average			+202.0%

British Virgin Islands vs. Micronesia, Federated States of - Cost of transportation

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pay 6.8% less for housing

	British Virgin Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$120.00	$198.00	+65.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,458.33	$900.00	-38.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,183.33	$621.67	-47.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$110.12	$103.24	-6.3%
Average			-6.8%

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pay 54.7% less for childcare

	British Virgin Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$375.00	$170.00	-54.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,320.00	??
Average			-54.7%

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pay 17.9% less for entertainment and sports

	British Virgin Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.75	??
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.04	$3.00	-50.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.00	$9.00	+80.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$120.00	$20.00	-83.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$12.50	??
Average			-17.9%

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pay 10.4% more for clothing

	British Virgin Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$47.50	$80.00	+68.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$55.00	$68.00	+23.6%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$155.00	$110.00	-29.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$125.00	$98.00	-21.6%
Average			+10.4%

British Virgin Islands vs. Micronesia, Federated States of - Cost of clothing

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