Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 14.7% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 0.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 14.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 20.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 23.7% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 91.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 23.2% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 16.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of housing and transportation in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of United States, you would:
pay 0.8% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$21.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$9.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 14.6% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$2.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$1.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$2.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.26
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.48
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$1.15
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.29
|
|
pay 20.4% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$16.71
|
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pay 23.7% more for housing
|
United States
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$230.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$726.88
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 91.5% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$1,442.50
|
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pay 23.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$2.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$15.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$30.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$6.50
|
|
pay 16.6% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$42.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$75.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$64.50
|
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