Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 37.1% more expensive than Jamaica overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 2.1 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
-
pay 0.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 3.1% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 2.2 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 28.4% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 5.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 44.2% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of housing, restaurants, clothing, entertainment and sports, transportation, and groceries in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Jamaica. Notably, housing and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Jamaica, you would:
pay 2.1 times more for restaurants
|
Jamaica
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.25
JMD1,141.46
|
$21.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.80
JMD1,228.76
|
$9.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.33
JMD209.54
|
$1.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.85
JMD133.24
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 0.4% more for groceries
|
Jamaica
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.62
JMD413.02
|
$2.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.91
JMD931.65
|
$2.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$13.43
JMD2,114.76
|
$1.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.35
JMD527.29
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.97
JMD467.53
|
$2.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.46
JMD387.81
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.21
JMD189.83
|
$1.26
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.71
JMD269.23
|
$1.48
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.22
JMD191.80
|
$1.15
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.92
JMD144.70
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.77
JMD120.62
|
$1.29
|
|
pay 3.1% more for transportation
|
Jamaica
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.83
JMD761.41
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$37.59
JMD5,921.76
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$40,601.97
JMD6,395,495.92
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.62
JMD3,562.92
|
$16.71
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for housing
|
Jamaica
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$48.42
JMD7,627.48
|
$230.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$594.87
JMD93,701.32
|
$883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$355.79
JMD56,042.61
|
$726.88
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$101.67
JMD16,014.20
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 28.4% less for childcare
|
Jamaica
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$194.86
JMD30,694.43
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$2,060.17
JMD324,512.20
|
$1,442.50
|
|
pay 5.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Jamaica
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.65
JMD416.88
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.05
JMD480.29
|
$2.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.65
JMD1,362.00
|
$15.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$41.08
JMD6,470.07
|
$30.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.65
JMD1,835.74
|
$6.50
|
|
pay 44.2% more for clothing
|
Jamaica
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$24.19
JMD3,809.66
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$21.83
JMD3,437.91
|
$42.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$66.00
JMD10,395.97
|
$75.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$67.67
JMD10,659.16
|
$64.50
|
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