Cost of living comparison
Palikir is 9.6% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.0% less in Palikir
- Groceries
-
pay 19.1% less in Palikir
- Transportation
-
pay 9.2% more in Palikir
- Housing
-
pay 20.4% less in Palikir
- Childcare
-
pay 1.2% less in Palikir
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 1.7% more in Palikir
- Clothing
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pay 28.7% less in Palikir
The cost of transportation and entertainment and sports in Palikir are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including clothing, housing, groceries, restaurants, and childcare are lower in Palikir.
If you lived in Palikir instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 9.0% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palikir
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$6.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.15
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$2.00
|
|
pay 19.1% less for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palikir
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$2.20
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$2.20
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$0.79
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.40
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.16
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.15
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$1.40
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$1.50
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.00
|
|
pay 9.2% more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palikir
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$11.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$34.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$3,995.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$19.45
|
|
pay 20.4% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palikir
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$265.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$700.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$600.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$30.59
|
|
pay 1.2% less for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palikir
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$115.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$1,685.00
|
|
pay 1.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palikir
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$3.00
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$18.00
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$41.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$7.00
|
|
pay 28.7% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palikir
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$20.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$55.00
|
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