Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 2.0 times more expensive than Bosnia and Herzegovina.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you would:
pay 2.2 times more for restaurants
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.02
BAM11.17
|
$21.62
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.03
BAM9.32
|
$9.12
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.57
BAM2.90
|
$1.32
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.00
BAM1.85
|
$2.75
|
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pay 2.1 times more for groceries
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.98
BAM1.81
|
$2.81
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.52
BAM6.53
|
$2.52
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.65
BAM8.63
|
$1.59
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.51
BAM4.66
|
$4.48
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.05
BAM5.65
|
$2.66
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.53
BAM0.99
|
$2.37
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
BAM1.29
|
$1.26
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.66
BAM1.23
|
$1.48
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.69
BAM1.27
|
$1.15
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.42
BAM0.78
|
$1.54
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
BAM0.87
|
$1.29
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pay 34.3% more for transportation
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.43
BAM10.07
|
$11.84
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$35.51
BAM65.85
|
$32.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$24,491.04
BAM45,421.81
|
$3,497.00
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.78
BAM14.43
|
$16.71
|
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pay 4.5 times more for housing
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$23.89
BAM44.31
|
$230.17
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$237.10
BAM439.73
|
$883.33
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$180.33
BAM334.44
|
$726.88
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$108.25
BAM200.76
|
$73.28
|
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pay 22.8% less for childcare
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$139.91
BAM259.49
|
$142.50
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,744.59
BAM5,090.20
|
$1,442.50
|
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pay 2.2 times more for entertainment and sports
|
Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.79
BAM3.33
|
$3.25
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.34
BAM2.48
|
$2.83
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.34
BAM6.20
|
$15.75
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$25.77
BAM47.80
|
$30.50
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.65
BAM8.62
|
$6.50
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pay 7.9% less for clothing
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.86
BAM107.32
|
$42.50
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.34
BAM56.28
|
$42.00
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$83.76
BAM155.34
|
$75.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.14
BAM178.30
|
$64.50
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