Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 15.6% cheaper than Aruba overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 12.5% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
-
pay 27.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 15.3% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 41.3% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 58.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 28.1% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 33.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of housing and restaurants in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Aruba. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, groceries, and transportation are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Aruba, you would:
pay 12.5% more for restaurants
|
Aruba
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.00
AWG28.80
|
$21.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.14
AWG18.24
|
$9.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.80
AWG3.24
|
$1.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.82
AWG3.28
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 27.6% less for groceries
|
Aruba
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.44
AWG6.20
|
$2.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$11.00
AWG19.80
|
$2.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.65
AWG13.77
|
$1.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.24
AWG9.44
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.10
AWG7.38
|
$2.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.25
AWG4.06
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
AWG1.99
|
$1.26
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.49
AWG4.49
|
$1.48
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.18
AWG5.72
|
$1.15
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.44
AWG2.59
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.30
AWG2.35
|
$1.29
|
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pay 15.3% less for transportation
|
Aruba
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.48
AWG9.86
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$40.00
AWG72.00
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,000.00
AWG63,000.00
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$51.10
AWG91.97
|
$16.71
|
|
pay 41.3% more for housing
|
Aruba
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$79.65
AWG143.37
|
$230.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$705.36
AWG1,269.65
|
$883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.25
AWG1,179.45
|
$726.88
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$182.10
AWG327.77
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 58.6% less for childcare
|
Aruba
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$225.00
AWG405.00
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$7,404.07
AWG13,327.32
|
$1,442.50
|
|
pay 28.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Aruba
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.62
AWG6.53
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.24
AWG7.64
|
$2.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$13.75
AWG24.75
|
$15.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$95.72
AWG172.30
|
$30.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.50
AWG20.70
|
$6.50
|
|
pay 33.6% less for clothing
|
Aruba
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$65.00
AWG117.00
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$57.37
AWG103.27
|
$42.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$116.59
AWG209.86
|
$75.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$102.90
AWG185.22
|
$64.50
|
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