Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 2.4 times more expensive than Malaysia overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.6 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 88.9% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 2.8 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 4.3 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 45.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 66.9% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 11.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of restaurants, housing, transportation, groceries, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Malaysia. Notably, restaurants, housing, and transportation are significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Malaysia, you would:
pay 4.6 times more for restaurants
|
Malaysia
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.98
MYR13.20
|
$21.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.23
MYR18.75
|
$9.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.68
MYR3.01
|
$1.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.38
MYR1.69
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 88.9% more for groceries
|
Malaysia
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.91
MYR4.05
|
$2.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.65
MYR33.92
|
$2.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.39
MYR28.32
|
$1.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.97
MYR8.74
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.83
MYR8.12
|
$2.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.17
MYR5.20
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.57
MYR2.53
|
$1.26
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.21
MYR5.38
|
$1.48
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
MYR2.80
|
$1.15
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.43
MYR1.91
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.51
MYR2.26
|
$1.29
|
|
pay 2.8 times more for transportation
|
Malaysia
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.77
MYR7.85
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$15.69
MYR69.55
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,330.57
MYR152,204.60
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$6.94
MYR30.76
|
$16.71
|
|
pay 4.3 times more for housing
|
Malaysia
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$26.31
MYR116.67
|
$230.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$322.80
MYR1,431.14
|
$883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$212.35
MYR941.45
|
$726.88
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$33.00
MYR146.30
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 45.6% less for childcare
|
Malaysia
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$163.68
MYR725.67
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,626.64
MYR29,379.21
|
$1,442.50
|
|
pay 66.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Malaysia
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.66
MYR16.22
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.54
MYR11.26
|
$2.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.07
MYR18.03
|
$15.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.32
MYR161.03
|
$30.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.00
MYR17.72
|
$6.50
|
|
pay 11.4% more for clothing
|
Malaysia
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$53.15
MYR235.64
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$30.13
MYR133.57
|
$42.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$65.18
MYR288.96
|
$75.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$57.93
MYR256.85
|
$64.50
|
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