Cost of living comparison
United Kingdom is 3.1 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 3.3% more in United Kingdom
- Groceries
-
pay 11.5% more in United Kingdom
- Transportation
-
pay 3.7 times more in United Kingdom
- Housing
-
pay 52.8% more in United Kingdom
- Childcare
-
pay 11.7 times more in United Kingdom
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 55.3% more in United Kingdom
- Clothing
-
pay 37.6% more in United Kingdom
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, housing, clothing, and groceries in United Kingdom are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in United Kingdom.
If you lived in United Kingdom instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 3.3% more for restaurants
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United Kingdom
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$18.70
£15.08
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$9.25
£7.46
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$2.23
£1.80
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.57
£1.26
|
|
pay 11.5% more for groceries
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United Kingdom
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.53
£1.23
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$4.35
£3.51
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$5.92
£4.78
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$3.77
£3.04
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$3.70
£2.98
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.23
£0.99
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.67
£0.54
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.26
£1.01
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$1.42
£1.14
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.65
£0.52
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.65
£0.52
|
|
pay 3.7 times more for transportation
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United Kingdom
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$7.07
£5.70
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$98.23
£79.20
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$34,832.80
£28,085.30
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$17.15
£13.83
|
|
pay 52.8% more for housing
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United Kingdom
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$39.40
£31.77
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$1,243.58
£1,002.69
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$1,020.84
£823.09
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$229.21
£184.81
|
|
pay 11.7 times more for childcare
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United Kingdom
|
||
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$1,497.56
£1,207.47
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$18,629.32
£15,020.62
|
|
pay 55.3% more for entertainment and sports
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United Kingdom
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$5.63
£4.54
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$4.12
£3.32
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$17.47
£14.09
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$45.31
£36.54
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$12.89
£10.40
|
|
pay 37.6% more for clothing
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United Kingdom
|
||
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$78.43
£63.24
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$40.13
£32.35
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$90.36
£72.85
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$96.72
£77.98
|
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