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Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Liberia Cost of Living Summary

Micronesia, Federated States of is 59.1% more expensive than Liberia overall.

Restaurants: pay 31.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 4.9% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 63.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 3.1 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 44.0% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 28.5% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 45.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of

The cost of housing, transportation, clothing, childcare, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Liberia. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Liberia Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Liberia, you would:

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pay 31.4% more for restaurants

	Liberia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.25 LRD1,641.12	$21.62	+162.1%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$11.00 LRD2,188.16	$9.12	-17.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.88 LRD372.98	$1.32	-29.3%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$2.50 LRD497.31	$2.75	+10.0%
Average			+31.4%

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pay 4.9% less for groceries

	Liberia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$1.65 LRD328.91	$2.81	+70.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$5.91 LRD1,174.72	$2.52	-57.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$6.08 LRD1,210.10	$1.59	-73.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$3.63 LRD721.69	$4.48	+23.6%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$4.48 LRD890.47	$2.66	-40.5%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.74 LRD147.68	$2.37	+218.6%
Bananas (1 lb)	$2.58 LRD512.94	$1.26	-51.3%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.95 LRD786.46	$1.48	-62.5%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.18 LRD632.66	$1.15	-63.7%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.03 LRD204.87	$1.54	+49.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$3.88 LRD770.83	$1.29	-66.6%
Average			-4.9%

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pay 63.6% more for transportation

	Liberia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.03 LRD801.94	$11.84	+193.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$20.00 LRD3,978.47	$32.00	+60.0%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$5,069.87 LRD1,008,517.70	$3,497.00	-31.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$12.69 LRD2,524.73	$16.71	+31.7%
Average			+63.6%

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pay 3.1 times more for housing

	Liberia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$93.25 LRD18,549.61	$230.17	+146.8%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$666.67 LRD132,615.77	$883.33	+32.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$90.00 LRD17,903.13	$726.88	+707.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$208.46 LRD41,467.04	$73.28	-64.8%
Average			+205.5%

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pay 44.0% more for childcare

	Liberia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$74.33 LRD14,786.14	$142.50	+91.7%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$1,500.00 LRD298,385.48	$1,442.50	-3.8%
Average			+44.0%

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pay 28.5% more for entertainment and sports

	Liberia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.50 LRD497.31	$3.25	+30.0%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.12 LRD621.64	$2.83	-9.3%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.00 LRD994.62	$15.75	+215.0%
Monthly membership at local gym	$76.25 LRD15,167.93	$30.50	-60.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$9.75 LRD1,939.46	$6.50	-33.3%
Average			+28.5%

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pay 45.6% more for clothing

	Liberia	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$18.41 LRD3,662.66	$42.50	+130.8%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$33.75 LRD6,713.67	$42.00	+24.4%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$56.25 LRD11,189.46	$75.00	+33.3%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$68.75 LRD13,676.00	$64.50	-6.2%
Average			+45.6%

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