Cost of living comparison
Palau is 59.1% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 23.2% less in Palau
- Groceries
-
pay 2.3 times more in Palau
- Transportation
-
pay 2.8 times more in Palau
- Housing
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pay 15.2% less in Palau
- Childcare
-
pay 36.8% more in Palau
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 10.5% more in Palau
- Clothing
-
pay 92.8% more in Palau
The cost of transportation, groceries, clothing, childcare, and entertainment and sports in Palau are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants and housing are lower in Palau. Notably, transportation, groceries, and clothing are significantly more expensive in Palau.
If you lived in Palau instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 23.2% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palau
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$12.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$10.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.37
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.07
|
|
pay 2.3 times more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palau
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$3.44
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$5.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$9.97
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$5.97
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$6.30
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.40
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$2.50
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$7.50
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$2.09
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 2.8 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palau
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$6.75
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$17,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
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pay 15.2% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palau
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$129.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$900.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$700.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
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pay 36.8% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palau
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$200.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$1,920.00
|
|
pay 10.5% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palau
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$4.08
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$11.25
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$55.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
?? | |
pay 92.8% more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Palau
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$62.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$52.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$147.50
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$195.00
|
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