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

Micronesia, Federated States of is 15.5% cheaper than Honolulu.

Restaurants: pay 29.9% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 36.0% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 80.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 4.8% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 89.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 49.4% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 11.2% more in Micronesia, Federated States of

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

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Honolulu Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 29.9% less for restaurants

	Honolulu	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$23.50	$11.50	-51.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$15.00	$7.50	-50.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$3.63	$1.25	-65.5%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.72	$4.00	+46.9%
Average			-29.9%

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pay 36.0% less for groceries

	Honolulu	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$6.58	$3.35	-49.1%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$15.27	$3.50	-77.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.79	$1.00	-87.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$7.51	$7.25	-3.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$9.58	$2.27	-76.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$3.43	$2.72	-20.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.96	$1.59	-18.8%
Oranges (1 lb)	$2.72	$2.49	-8.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.89	??
Potatoes (1 lb)	$2.75	$2.27	-17.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$2.31	$2.27	-1.9%
Average			-36.0%

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pay 80.4% more for transportation

	Honolulu	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.68	$14.01	+199.5%
Monthly public transit pass	$80.00	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$35,265.95	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$24.38	$14.94	-38.7%
Average			+80.4%

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pay 4.8% more for housing

	Honolulu	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$67.46	$198.00	+193.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$2,197.86	$900.00	-59.1%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$1,857.69	$621.67	-66.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$200.52	$103.24	-48.5%
Average			+4.8%

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pay 89.6% less for childcare

	Honolulu	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,633.33	$170.00	-89.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$20,440.00	??
Average			-89.6%

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pay 49.4% less for entertainment and sports

	Honolulu	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$8.00	??
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$6.46	$3.00	-53.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$13.00	$9.00	-30.8%
Monthly membership at local gym	$55.37	$20.00	-63.9%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$18.00	??
Average			-49.4%

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pay 11.2% more for clothing

	Honolulu	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$57.50	$80.00	+39.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$55.83	$68.00	+21.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$105.00	$110.00	+4.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$124.17	$98.00	-21.1%
Average			+11.2%

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