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

Micronesia, Federated States of is 2.4 times more expensive than Manila.

Restaurants: pay 3.2 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 65.8% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 4.2 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 3.1 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 22.7% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 46.2% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 81.2% more in Micronesia, Federated States of

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

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Manila Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 3.2 times more for restaurants

	Manila	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$6.02 ₱355.94	$11.50	+91.0%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$4.30 ₱254.24	$7.50	+74.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.97 ₱57.42	$1.25	+28.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.50 ₱29.77	$4.00	+694.3%
Average			+222.1%

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pay 65.8% more for groceries

	Manila	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$1.33 ₱78.84	$3.35	+151.2%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.28 ₱252.76	$3.50	-18.1%
Milk (1 gallon)	$7.32 ₱432.73	$1.00	-86.3%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.21 ₱130.84	$7.25	+227.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.28 ₱134.98	$2.27	-0.7%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.52 ₱89.60	$2.72	+79.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.82 ₱48.61	$1.59	+93.1%
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.64 ₱96.75	$2.49	+52.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.02 ₱60.52	??
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.17 ₱69.16	$2.27	+93.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.37 ₱81.25	$2.27	+65.0%
Average			+65.8%

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pay 4.2 times more for transportation

	Manila	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.18 ₱247.09	$14.01	+235.1%
Monthly public transit pass	$13.76 ₱813.57	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,288.58 ₱1,494,934.54	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$2.92 ₱172.88	$14.94	+410.9%
Average			+323.0%

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pay 3.1 times more for housing

	Manila	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$27.10 ₱1,602.13	$198.00	+630.6%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$512.96 ₱30,323.92	$900.00	+75.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$251.74 ₱14,881.48	$621.67	+147.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$100.49 ₱5,940.52	$103.24	+2.7%
Average			+214.0%

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pay 22.7% more for childcare

	Manila	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$138.58 ₱8,192.20	$170.00	+22.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$17,035.39 ₱1,007,046.89	??
Average			+22.7%

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pay 46.2% more for entertainment and sports

	Manila	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.46 ₱86.44	??
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.59 ₱152.95	$3.00	+15.9%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.27 ₱193.22	$9.00	+175.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$42.13 ₱2,490.71	$20.00	-52.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$7.48 ₱442.38	??
Average			+46.2%

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pay 81.2% more for clothing

	Manila	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$49.23 ₱2,910.08	$80.00	+62.5%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$29.70 ₱1,755.55	$68.00	+129.0%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$80.85 ₱4,779.65	$110.00	+36.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$49.70 ₱2,937.78	$98.00	+97.2%
Average			+81.2%

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