Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 20.6% more expensive than Italy overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 25.5% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 27.0% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 13.5% 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 78.4% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 22.9% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 19.7% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of housing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Italy. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and transportation are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Italy, you would:
pay 25.5% more for restaurants
Italy
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.15
€14.35
|
$21.62
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.06
€8.94
|
$9.12
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.55
€2.27
|
$1.32
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.22
€1.08
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 27.0% more for groceries
Italy
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.04
€1.81
|
$2.81
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.83
€6.07
|
$2.52
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.53
€4.92
|
$1.59
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.41
€3.03
|
$4.48
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.05
€4.49
|
$2.66
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$0.97
€0.86
|
$2.37
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.85
€0.75
|
$1.26
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.04
€0.92
|
$1.48
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.31
€1.17
|
$1.15
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.76
€0.67
|
$1.54
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$0.71
€0.63
|
$1.29
|
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pay 13.5% less for transportation
Italy
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.22
€6.42
|
$11.84
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$38.81
€34.50
|
$32.00
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$28,223.13
€25,086.13
|
$3,497.00
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.13
€17.00
|
$16.71
|
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pay 2.8 times more for housing
Italy
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$28.87
€25.66
|
$230.17
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$656.19
€583.25
|
$883.33
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$511.91
€455.01
|
$726.88
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.39
€133.67
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 78.4% less for childcare
Italy
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$508.72
€452.18
|
$142.50
|
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Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,465.55
€8,413.45
|
$1,442.50
|
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pay 22.9% more for entertainment and sports
Italy
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.01
€4.45
|
$3.25
|
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Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.69
€1.50
|
$2.83
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.20
€5.51
|
$15.75
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$52.12
€46.33
|
$30.50
|
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Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.39
€8.35
|
$6.50
|
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pay 19.7% less for clothing
Italy
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$78.41
€69.70
|
$42.50
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$33.87
€30.10
|
$42.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$86.07
€76.50
|
$75.00
|
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Men's business shoes (leather) |
$115.43
€102.60
|
$64.50
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