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

Micronesia, Federated States of is 44.9% more expensive than Dominica overall.

Restaurants: pay 23.2% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 30.2% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 55.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 2.5 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 31.3% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 20.9% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 45.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of

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

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Dominica Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 23.2% more for restaurants

	Dominica	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.40 EC$20.00	$11.50	+55.4%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.03 EC$19.00	$7.50	+6.7%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.47 EC$6.67	$1.25	-49.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.22 EC$6.00	$4.00	+80.2%
Average			+23.2%

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pay 30.2% more for groceries

	Dominica	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$2.10 EC$5.67	$3.35	+59.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$3.50	+191.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$12.61 EC$34.07	$1.00	-92.1%
Eggs 1 dozen	$5.60 EC$15.13	$7.25	+29.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$5.09 EC$13.76	$2.27	-55.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.91 EC$7.86	$2.72	-6.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.07 EC$2.90	$1.59	+47.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.03 EC$5.49	$2.49	+22.9%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.33 EC$6.30	??
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.62 EC$4.37	$2.27	+40.2%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 EC$3.71	$2.27	+65.2%
Average			+30.2%

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pay 55.4% more for transportation

	Dominica	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.39 EC$14.58	$14.01	+159.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$53.13 EC$143.58	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,128.17 EC$94,935.64	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$29.23 EC$79.00	$14.94	-48.9%
Average			+55.4%

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pay 2.5 times more for housing

	Dominica	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$70.92 EC$191.67	$198.00	+179.2%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$283.68 EC$766.67	$900.00	+217.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$203.51 EC$550.00	$621.67	+205.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$108.58 EC$293.44	$103.24	-4.9%
Average			+149.3%

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pay 31.3% more for childcare

	Dominica	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$129.51 EC$350.00	$170.00	+31.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$4,440.25 EC$12,000.00	??
Average			+31.3%

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pay 20.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Dominica	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.85 EC$5.00	??
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$4.13 EC$11.17	$3.00	-27.4%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$7.40 EC$20.00	$9.00	+21.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$46.25 EC$125.00	$20.00	-56.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$8.33 EC$22.50	??
Average			-20.9%

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pay 45.6% more for clothing

	Dominica	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$55.50 EC$150.00	$80.00	+44.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$37.00 EC$100.00	$68.00	+83.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$110.00	+48.6%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$92.51 EC$250.00	$98.00	+5.9%
Average			+45.6%

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