Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 2.9 times more expensive than China overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 5.3 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 2.3 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 2.1 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 6.9 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 80.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.1 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 2.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of housing, restaurants, groceries, entertainment and sports, transportation, and clothing in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in China. Notably, housing, restaurants, and groceries are significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of China, you would:
pay 5.3 times more for restaurants
|
China
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.85
CN¥20.91
|
$21.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.07
CN¥37.11
|
$9.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.49
CN¥3.58
|
$1.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.30
CN¥2.20
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for groceries
|
China
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.59
CN¥11.66
|
$2.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.85
CN¥42.85
|
$2.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.86
CN¥50.25
|
$1.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.60
CN¥11.69
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.54
CN¥11.29
|
$2.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.76
CN¥5.59
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
CN¥4.20
|
$1.26
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.65
CN¥4.79
|
$1.48
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.52
CN¥3.84
|
$1.15
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.32
CN¥2.35
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.40
CN¥2.93
|
$1.29
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for transportation
|
China
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.44
CN¥32.56
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$22.47
CN¥164.59
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,071.53
CN¥139,698.98
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.97
CN¥29.11
|
$16.71
|
|
pay 6.9 times more for housing
|
China
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$11.70
CN¥85.67
|
$230.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$328.33
CN¥2,405.02
|
$883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$205.78
CN¥1,507.34
|
$726.88
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$40.46
CN¥296.36
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 80.5% less for childcare
|
China
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$459.70
CN¥3,367.29
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,318.08
CN¥134,179.93
|
$1,442.50
|
|
pay 2.1 times more for entertainment and sports
|
China
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.09
CN¥7.99
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.07
CN¥22.47
|
$2.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.23
CN¥23.68
|
$15.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.41
CN¥303.32
|
$30.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.93
CN¥43.40
|
$6.50
|
|
pay 2.4% more for clothing
|
China
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$48.23
CN¥353.25
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$31.67
CN¥231.99
|
$42.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.53
CN¥531.26
|
$75.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$75.53
CN¥553.29
|
$64.50
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