Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 57.4% more expensive than Dominican Republic overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 2.4 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 79.0% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 0.4% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 2.8 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 55.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 70.1% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 13.0% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of housing, restaurants, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Dominican Republic. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and transportation are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, housing, restaurants, and groceries are significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Dominican Republic, you would:
pay 2.4 times more for restaurants
|
Dominican Republic
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.20
DOP446.01
|
$21.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.54
DOP405.10
|
$9.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.97
DOP60.21
|
$1.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.72
DOP44.89
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 79.0% more for groceries
|
Dominican Republic
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.52
DOP94.09
|
$2.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.28
DOP203.42
|
$2.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.35
DOP269.60
|
$1.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.69
DOP104.82
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.22
DOP137.30
|
$2.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.07
DOP66.50
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.35
DOP21.78
|
$1.26
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
DOP59.97
|
$1.48
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.66
DOP40.89
|
$1.15
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.66
DOP40.64
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.90
DOP55.83
|
$1.29
|
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pay 0.4% less for transportation
|
Dominican Republic
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
DOP287.61
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$56.13
DOP3,478.70
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,137.07
DOP1,619,983.13
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.92
DOP1,420.78
|
$16.71
|
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pay 2.8 times more for housing
|
Dominican Republic
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$36.09
DOP2,236.59
|
$230.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$624.27
DOP38,692.43
|
$883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$355.68
DOP22,044.87
|
$726.88
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$49.67
DOP3,078.56
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 55.5% less for childcare
|
Dominican Republic
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$250.80
DOP15,544.53
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,459.64
DOP276,409.67
|
$1,442.50
|
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pay 70.1% more for entertainment and sports
|
Dominican Republic
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.61
DOP161.79
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.03
DOP125.59
|
$2.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.25
DOP263.46
|
$15.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.73
DOP1,904.50
|
$30.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.58
DOP345.63
|
$6.50
|
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pay 13.0% less for clothing
|
Dominican Republic
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$46.15
DOP2,860.67
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.61
DOP2,889.09
|
$42.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$80.84
DOP5,010.69
|
$75.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$88.22
DOP5,467.64
|
$64.50
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