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

Micronesia, Federated States of is 34.1% more expensive than Djibouti overall.

Restaurants: pay 14.1% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 67.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 21.9% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 38.8% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 49.3% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 45.9% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 100.0% more in Micronesia, Federated States of

The cost of clothing, groceries, entertainment and sports, housing, transportation, and restaurants in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Djibouti. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Djibouti Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 14.1% more for restaurants

	Djibouti	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$9.82 DJF1,744	$11.50	+17.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$12.63 DJF2,243	$7.50	-40.6%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.89 DJF336	$1.25	-34.0%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.87 DJF332	$4.00	+113.8%
Average			+14.1%

Djibouti vs. Micronesia, Federated States of - Cost of restaurants

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pay 67.4% more for groceries

	Djibouti	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$9.26 DJF1,645	$3.35	-63.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.78 DJF849	$3.50	-26.8%
Milk (1 gallon)	$9.56 DJF1,698	$1.00	-89.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.85 DJF1,216	$7.25	+5.9%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$8.24 DJF1,463	$2.27	-72.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.70 DJF301	$2.72	+60.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.55 DJF98	$1.59	+187.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.27 DJF226	$2.49	+95.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.72 DJF128	??
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.55 DJF98	$2.27	+311.1%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.62 DJF110	$2.27	+266.0%
Average			+67.4%

Djibouti vs. Micronesia, Federated States of - Cost of groceries

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pay 21.9% more for transportation

	Djibouti	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.59 DJF1,170	$14.01	+112.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$21.27 DJF3,776	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$33,800.12 DJF6,001,753	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$47.72 DJF8,473	$14.94	-68.7%
Average			+21.9%

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pay 38.8% more for housing

	Djibouti	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$58.94 DJF10,467	$198.00	+235.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,431.52 DJF254,189	$900.00	-37.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$477.17 DJF84,730	$621.67	+30.3%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$398.07 DJF70,684	$103.24	-74.1%
Average			+38.8%

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pay 49.3% less for childcare

	Djibouti	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$335.12 DJF59,505	$170.00	-49.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$8,793.05 DJF1,561,346	??
Average			-49.3%

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pay 45.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Djibouti	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.61 DJF997	??
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.65 DJF648	$3.00	-17.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.71 DJF481	$9.00	+232.4%
Monthly membership at local gym	$86.08 DJF15,285	$20.00	-76.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.42 DJF1,495	??
Average			+45.9%

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pay 100.0% more for clothing

	Djibouti	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$42.10 DJF7,476	$80.00	+90.0%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$19.65 DJF3,489	$68.00	+246.1%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$123.50 DJF21,930	$110.00	-10.9%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$56.14 DJF9,968	$98.00	+74.6%
Average			+100.0%

Djibouti vs. Micronesia, Federated States of - Cost of clothing

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