Cost of living comparison
Washington is 4.8 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 34.4% more in Washington
- Groceries
-
pay 69.4% more in Washington
- Transportation
-
pay 3.6 times more in Washington
- Housing
-
pay 2.0 times more in Washington
- Childcare
-
pay 21.2 times more in Washington
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 2.3 times more in Washington
- Clothing
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pay 78.2% more in Washington
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, housing, clothing, and groceries in Washington are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, childcare, transportation, and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Washington.
If you lived in Washington instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 34.4% more for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Washington
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$2.78
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$2.22
|
|
pay 69.4% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Washington
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$4.34
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$7.84
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$4.14
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$3.91
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$6.73
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.70
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.85
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$2.46
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$2.59
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$1.55
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.61
|
|
pay 3.6 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Washington
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$3.66
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$75.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$35,699.74
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$23.88
|
|
pay 2.0 times more for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Washington
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$66.46
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$2,582.95
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$2,028.70
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$146.65
|
|
pay 21.2 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Washington
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$2,273.25
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$38,250.00
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Washington
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$8.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$5.55
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$11.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$106.36
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$17.18
|
|
pay 78.2% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Washington
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$74.13
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$50.77
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$105.47
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$178.48
|
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