Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 37.6% cheaper than Jersey overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 26.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 21.2% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 39.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 13.1% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 93.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 44.4% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 50.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, transportation, restaurants, and groceries are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Jersey, you would:
pay 26.8% less for restaurants
Jersey
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$45.20
£35.92
|
$21.62
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.33
£8.21
|
$9.12
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.83
£2.25
|
$1.32
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
£1.99
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 21.2% less for groceries
Jersey
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.30
£1.83
|
$2.81
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.33
£4.23
|
$2.52
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.84
£6.23
|
$1.59
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.37
£4.27
|
$4.48
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.67
£4.51
|
$2.66
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$1.89
£1.50
|
$2.37
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.39
£1.11
|
$1.26
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.85
£1.47
|
$1.48
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.83
£1.45
|
$1.15
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.57
£1.25
|
$1.54
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.44
£1.15
|
$1.29
|
|
pay 39.5% less for transportation
Jersey
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.93
£6.30
|
$11.84
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$67.16
£53.36
|
$32.00
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,768.06
£22,063.52
|
$3,497.00
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$51.51
£40.93
|
$16.71
|
|
pay 13.1% more for housing
Jersey
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$72.54
£57.64
|
$230.17
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,808.15
£1,436.69
|
$883.33
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,715.90
£1,363.39
|
$726.88
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$167.51
£133.10
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 93.5% less for childcare
Jersey
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,324.77
£1,847.18
|
$142.50
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$20,664.60
£16,419.37
|
$1,442.50
|
|
pay 44.4% less for entertainment and sports
Jersey
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.75
£6.16
|
$3.25
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.95
£3.94
|
$2.83
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.50
£12.31
|
$15.75
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$74.05
£58.84
|
$30.50
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$18.08
£14.37
|
$6.50
|
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pay 50.8% less for clothing
Jersey
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$100.09
£79.53
|
$42.50
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$69.31
£55.07
|
$42.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$121.08
£96.21
|
$75.00
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.34
£160.77
|
$64.50
|
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