Cost of living comparison

Australia

compared to

Micronesia, Federated States of

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Australia Cost of Living Summary

Micronesia, Federated States of is 15.8% cheaper than Australia overall.

Restaurants: pay 0.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 1.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 0.9% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 54.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 90.3% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 41.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 31.2% less in Micronesia, Federated States of

The cost of housing and restaurants in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Australia. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, groceries, and transportation are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of.

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Australia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Australia, you would:

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pay 0.4% more for restaurants

	Australia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$16.76 A$26.59	$21.62	+29.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.73 A$15.45	$9.12	-6.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.56 A$4.07	$1.32	-48.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.16 A$3.43	$2.75	+27.1%
Average			+0.4%

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pay 1.5% less for groceries

	Australia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$2.37 A$3.76	$2.81	+18.5%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.36 A$6.93	$2.52	-42.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.80 A$9.20	$1.59	-72.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$4.07 A$6.46	$4.48	+10.1%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.94 A$6.25	$2.66	-32.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$1.45 A$2.30	$2.37	+63.1%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.26 A$1.99	$1.26
Oranges (1 lb)	$1.35 A$2.14	$1.48	+9.8%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$2.01 A$3.20	$1.15	-42.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.12 A$1.77	$1.54	+38.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.96 A$1.53	$1.29	+34.6%
Average			-1.5%

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pay 0.9% less for transportation

	Australia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.65 A$7.38	$11.84	+154.4%
Monthly public transit pass	$83.03 A$131.77	$32.00	-61.5%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$27,742.09 A$44,028.09	$3,497.00	-87.4%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$18.38 A$29.17	$16.71	-9.1%
Average			-0.9%

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pay 54.4% more for housing

	Australia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$55.59 A$88.23	$230.17	+314.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,182.30 A$1,876.38	$883.33	-25.3%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$957.92 A$1,520.27	$726.88	-24.1%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$138.16 A$219.27	$73.28	-47.0%
Average			+54.4%

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pay 90.3% less for childcare

	Australia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$1,485.91 A$2,358.22	$142.50	-90.4%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$14,667.78 A$23,278.51	$1,442.50	-90.2%
Average			-90.3%

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pay 41.6% less for entertainment and sports

	Australia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$6.64 A$10.54	$3.25	-51.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.55 A$5.63	$2.83	-20.1%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$28.07 A$44.56	$15.75	-43.9%
Monthly membership at local gym	$52.89 A$83.94	$30.50	-42.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$13.13 A$20.84	$6.50	-50.5%
Average			-41.6%

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pay 31.2% less for clothing

	Australia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$71.78 A$113.91	$42.50	-40.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$50.24 A$79.73	$42.00	-16.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$100.30 A$159.18	$75.00	-25.2%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$111.73 A$177.32	$64.50	-42.3%
Average			-31.2%

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