Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Virgin Islands instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Virgin Islands
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| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$27.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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?? |
$9.64
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.99
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$2.24
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Virgin Islands
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Bread
1 loaf
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?? |
$6.29
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$8.05
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$9.17
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Eggs
1 dozen
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?? |
$6.86
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$11.70
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$5.67
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.38
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.93
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$4.64
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.54
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.35
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Virgin Islands
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| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$5.01
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$100.00
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$43,166.67
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$42.58
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pay (unknown) more for housing
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Virgin Islands
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
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?? |
$100.40
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$1,761.25
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$1,274.93
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
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?? |
$278.03
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pay (unknown) more for childcare
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Virgin Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$991.67
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$17,100.00
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Virgin Islands
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| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$5.20
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$6.29
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
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?? |
$4.00
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$119.50
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$11.88
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Virgin Islands
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$78.12
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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?? |
$62.38
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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?? |
$98.75
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$91.67
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