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Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Cayman Islands Cost of Living Summary

Micronesia, Federated States of is 32.8% cheaper than Cayman Islands overall.

Restaurants: pay 27.9% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 35.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 22.5% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 30.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 89.3% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 59.4% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 9.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of

Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, groceries, housing, restaurants, and clothing are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of.

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Cayman Islands Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 27.9% less for restaurants

	Cayman Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$25.98 KYD21.65	$11.50	-55.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$13.39 KYD11.16	$7.50	-44.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.43 KYD2.86	$1.25	-63.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.64 KYD2.20	$4.00	+51.6%
Average			-27.9%

Cayman Islands vs. Micronesia, Federated States of - Cost of restaurants

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pay 35.5% less for groceries

	Cayman Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$5.68 KYD4.73	$3.35	-41.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.40 KYD4.50	$3.50	-35.2%
Milk (1 gallon)	$11.94 KYD9.95	$1.00	-91.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.93 KYD6.61	$7.25	-8.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$7.20 KYD6.00	$2.27	-68.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$4.75 KYD3.96	$2.72	-42.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.05 KYD1.71	$1.59	-22.6%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.53 KYD2.94	$2.49	-29.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.46 KYD2.89	??
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.40 KYD2.00	$2.27	-5.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.51 KYD2.09	$2.27	-9.7%
Average			-35.5%

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pay 22.5% more for transportation

	Cayman Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.42 KYD5.35	$14.01	+118.0%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.99 KYD24.99	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,985.79 KYD29,989.95	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$55.34 KYD46.12	$14.94	-73.0%
Average			+22.5%

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pay 30.5% less for housing

	Cayman Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$110.43 KYD92.03	$198.00	+79.3%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,734.92 KYD2,279.23	$900.00	-67.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,947.14 KYD1,622.72	$621.67	-68.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$305.30 KYD254.43	$103.24	-66.2%
Average			-30.5%

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pay 89.3% less for childcare

	Cayman Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,591.04 KYD1,325.95	$170.00	-89.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$22,294.31 KYD18,579.70	??
Average			-89.3%

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pay 59.4% less for entertainment and sports

	Cayman Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$8.40 KYD7.00	??
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.53 KYD5.44	$3.00	-54.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$14.39 KYD12.00	$9.00	-37.5%
Monthly membership at local gym	$147.84 KYD123.20	$20.00	-86.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$17.99 KYD14.99	??
Average			-59.4%

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pay 9.8% less for clothing

	Cayman Islands	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$74.97 KYD62.48	$80.00	+6.7%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$70.47 KYD58.73	$68.00	-3.5%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$127.28 KYD106.08	$110.00	-13.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$137.95 KYD114.96	$98.00	-29.0%
Average			-9.8%

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