Cost of living comparison
United States is 3.2 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 15.1% more in United States
- Groceries
-
pay 42.7% more in United States
- Transportation
-
pay 3.1 times more in United States
- Housing
-
pay 53.8% more in United States
- Childcare
-
pay 12.5 times more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 57.7% more in United States
- Clothing
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pay 25.4% more in United States
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, and clothing in United States are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in United States.
If you lived in United States instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 15.1% more for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$18.59
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$10.47
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$2.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.96
|
|
pay 42.7% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$3.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$6.33
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$3.91
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$3.56
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$5.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.33
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$2.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$2.16
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.38
|
|
pay 3.1 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$3.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$65.15
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$31,583.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$17.81
|
|
pay 53.8% more for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$67.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$1,655.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$1,423.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$148.34
|
|
pay 12.5 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$1,351.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$22,265.44
|
|
pay 57.7% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$5.78
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$5.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$9.68
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$50.84
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$13.30
|
|
pay 25.4% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$50.38
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$40.66
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$85.52
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$111.08
|
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