Cost of living comparison
Bolivia is 7.3% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Bolivia instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 53.1% less for restaurants
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Bolivia
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$3.05
BOB21.07
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$6.91
BOB47.72
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.94
BOB6.49
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.74
BOB5.08
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pay 35.3% less for groceries
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bolivia
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.27
BOB8.74
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$2.34
BOB16.18
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$3.62
BOB25.02
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$1.94
BOB13.38
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$1.55
BOB10.68
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$0.95
BOB6.58
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.45
BOB3.08
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.54
BOB3.72
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.63
BOB4.35
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.62
BOB4.29
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.49
BOB3.38
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pay 60.2% more for transportation
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bolivia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$2.00
BOB13.84
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$25.96
BOB179.33
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$16,221.21
BOB112,059.35
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$13.22
BOB91.36
|
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pay 68.6% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bolivia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$45.11
BOB311.64
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$339.61
BOB2,346.06
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$201.58
BOB1,392.56
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$29.25
BOB202.06
|
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pay 75.8% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bolivia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$177.46
BOB1,225.96
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$3,275.34
BOB22,626.73
|
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pay 25.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bolivia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.78
BOB12.27
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$2.57
BOB17.78
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.60
BOB17.97
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$34.68
BOB239.57
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$6.37
BOB44.01
|
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pay 4.8% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Bolivia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$41.88
BOB289.32
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$48.40
BOB334.38
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$61.94
BOB427.91
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$54.65
BOB377.51
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