Cost of living comparison
Japan is 68.7% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 54.1% less in Japan
- Groceries
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pay 27.1% more in Japan
- Transportation
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pay 2.5 times more in Japan
- Housing
-
pay 32.7% less in Japan
- Childcare
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pay 4.9 times more in Japan
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 16.0% more in Japan
- Clothing
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pay 10.5% less in Japan
The cost of childcare, transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Japan are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, housing, and clothing are lower in Japan. Notably, childcare and transportation are significantly more expensive in Japan.
If you lived in Japan instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 54.1% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Japan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$6.44
¥1,012
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$4.94
¥777
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.97
¥153
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.73
¥115
|
|
pay 27.1% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Japan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$1.52
¥239
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$5.72
¥899
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$5.46
¥858
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.02
¥317
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$2.73
¥429
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.17
¥342
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.02
¥161
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.64
¥258
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$2.04
¥320
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$1.26
¥199
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.08
¥170
|
|
pay 2.5 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Japan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.22
¥664
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$57.82
¥9,088
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$22,042.19
¥3,464,922
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$25.42
¥3,996
|
|
pay 32.7% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Japan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$31.09
¥4,887
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$500.38
¥78,657
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$325.42
¥51,154
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$113.04
¥17,769
|
|
pay 4.9 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Japan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$288.10
¥45,288
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$11,095.30
¥1,744,127
|
|
pay 16.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Japan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$2.71
¥426
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$2.78
¥437
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$3.98
¥626
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$57.72
¥9,073
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$11.97
¥1,882
|
|
pay 10.5% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Japan
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$40.54
¥6,373
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$26.82
¥4,216
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$54.08
¥8,501
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$81.66
¥12,837
|
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