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Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Mexico City Cost of Living Summary

Micronesia, Federated States of is 64.2% more expensive than Mexico City.

Restaurants: pay 42.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 66.8% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 3.1 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 2.7 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 60.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 6.7% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 16.3% more in Micronesia, Federated States of

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

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Mexico City Cost Breakdown

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

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pay 42.4% more for restaurants

	Mexico City	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.86 MX$195.57	$11.50	+5.9%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.82 MX$158.90	$7.50	-15.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.73 MX$31.20	$1.25	-27.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.30 MX$23.49	$4.00	+206.7%
Average			+42.4%

Mexico City vs. Micronesia, Federated States of - Cost of restaurants

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pay 66.8% more for groceries

	Mexico City	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$2.63 MX$47.29	$3.35	+27.6%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.04 MX$90.79	$3.50	-30.6%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.54 MX$117.78	$1.00	-84.7%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.61 MX$46.96	$7.25	+178.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.80 MX$68.54	$2.27	-40.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.37 MX$24.66	$2.72	+98.8%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.80 MX$14.41	$1.59	+98.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.97 MX$17.53	$2.49	+156.3%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.91 MX$16.32	??
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.96 MX$17.27	$2.27	+136.6%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.99 MX$17.91	$2.27	+128.1%
Average			+66.8%

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pay 3.1 times more for transportation

	Mexico City	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.14 MX$92.54	$14.01	+172.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$19.54 MX$352.03	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$20,030.45 MX$360,826.57	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.42 MX$79.70	$14.94	+237.7%
Average			+205.1%

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pay 2.7 times more for housing

	Mexico City	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$30.93 MX$557.23	$198.00	+540.1%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,079.15 MX$19,439.65	$900.00	-16.6%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$677.25 MX$12,199.84	$621.67	-8.2%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$37.36 MX$673.03	$103.24	+176.3%
Average			+172.9%

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pay 60.5% less for childcare

	Mexico City	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$430.39 MX$7,752.95	$170.00	-60.5%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$10,897.53 MX$196,307.02	??
Average			-60.5%

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pay 6.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Mexico City	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.26 MX$58.67	??
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.81 MX$68.70	$3.00	-21.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$4.34 MX$78.23	$9.00	+107.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$58.44 MX$1,052.82	$20.00	-65.8%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.51 MX$117.34	??
Average			+6.7%

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pay 16.3% more for clothing

	Mexico City	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$60.95 MX$1,097.86	$80.00	+31.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$48.08 MX$866.05	$68.00	+41.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$105.72 MX$1,904.43	$110.00	+4.0%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$110.91 MX$1,997.92	$98.00	-11.6%
Average			+16.3%

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