Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 62.3% more expensive than Guatemala.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Guatemala, you would:
pay 2.7 times more for restaurants
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Guatemala
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$4.86
GTQ37.62
|
$21.62
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.24
GTQ48.22
|
$9.12
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.94
GTQ7.25
|
$1.32
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.76
GTQ5.90
|
$2.75
|
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pay 24.0% more for groceries
|
Guatemala
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.77
GTQ21.41
|
$2.81
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.39
GTQ26.18
|
$2.52
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.82
GTQ52.73
|
$1.59
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.38
GTQ18.42
|
$4.48
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.24
GTQ25.08
|
$2.66
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.48
GTQ11.41
|
$2.37
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
GTQ5.49
|
$1.26
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.55
GTQ11.97
|
$1.48
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.76
GTQ5.86
|
$1.15
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.84
GTQ6.47
|
$1.54
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.04
GTQ8.04
|
$1.29
|
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pay 88.9% more for transportation
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Guatemala
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.90
GTQ30.19
|
$11.84
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.42
GTQ103.82
|
$32.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$17,023.47
GTQ131,664.17
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.64
GTQ66.83
|
$16.71
|
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pay 2.6 times more for housing
|
Guatemala
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$43.14
GTQ333.64
|
$230.17
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$525.45
GTQ4,063.94
|
$883.33
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$368.89
GTQ2,853.08
|
$726.88
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$50.59
GTQ391.26
|
$73.28
|
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pay 54.4% less for childcare
|
Guatemala
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$217.77
GTQ1,684.30
|
$142.50
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,593.73
GTQ43,263.45
|
$1,442.50
|
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pay 65.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Guatemala
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.59
GTQ20.05
|
$3.25
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.03
GTQ23.45
|
$2.83
|
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.47
GTQ26.86
|
$15.75
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$43.30
GTQ334.92
|
$30.50
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.72
GTQ59.70
|
$6.50
|
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pay 22.2% less for clothing
|
Guatemala
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$41.32
GTQ319.54
|
$42.50
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.74
GTQ431.14
|
$42.00
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$108.63
GTQ840.17
|
$75.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$100.77
GTQ779.37
|
$64.50
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