Cost of living comparison
compared to
American Samoa vs. Pago Pago Cost Breakdown
If you lived in American Samoa instead of Pago Pago, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Pago Pago
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American Samoa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? | ?? | |
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? | ?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? | ?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? | ?? |
Pago Pago vs. American Samoa - Cost of restaurants
pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Pago Pago
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American Samoa
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? | ?? | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? | ?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? | ?? | |
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? | ?? | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? | ?? | |
| Apples (1 lb) | ?? | ?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? | ?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? | ?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? | ?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? | ?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) | ?? | ?? |
Pago Pago vs. American Samoa - Cost of groceries
pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Pago Pago
|
American Samoa
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? | ?? | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | ?? |
Pago Pago vs. American Samoa - Cost of transportation
pay (unknown) more for housing
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Pago Pago
|
American Samoa
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? | ?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? | ?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? | ?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? | ?? |
Pago Pago vs. American Samoa - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Pago Pago
|
American Samoa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? | ?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? | ?? |
Pago Pago vs. American Samoa - Cost of childcare
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Pago Pago
|
American Samoa
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? | ?? | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? | ?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? | ?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? | ?? |
Pago Pago vs. American Samoa - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Pago Pago
|
American Samoa
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? | ?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? | ?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? | ?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? | ?? |
Pago Pago vs. American Samoa - Cost of clothing
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