Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 72.4% more expensive than Namibia.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Namibia, you would:
pay 2.6 times more for restaurants
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Namibia
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.95
NAD144.19
|
$21.62
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.23
NAD76.70
|
$9.12
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.83
NAD15.11
|
$1.32
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.68
NAD12.39
|
$2.75
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pay 66.6% more for groceries
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Namibia
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.88
NAD15.88
|
$2.81
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.33
NAD60.46
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$2.52
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.12
NAD92.75
|
$1.59
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.57
NAD46.51
|
$4.48
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.33
NAD42.24
|
$2.66
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.79
NAD14.40
|
$2.37
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.77
NAD13.89
|
$1.26
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.71
NAD12.92
|
$1.48
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.83
NAD15.08
|
$1.15
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.91
NAD16.58
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$1.54
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.93
NAD16.91
|
$1.29
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pay 49.9% more for transportation
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Namibia
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.77
NAD86.50
|
$11.84
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$34.08
NAD617.94
|
$32.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$15,621.70
NAD283,221.39
|
$3,497.00
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$7.10
NAD128.74
|
$16.71
|
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pay 2.3 times more for housing
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Namibia
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.90
NAD1,158.50
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$230.17
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$452.24
NAD8,199.12
|
$883.33
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$328.15
NAD5,949.36
|
$726.88
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$51.47
NAD933.13
|
$73.28
|
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pay 44.4% less for childcare
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Namibia
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$169.47
NAD3,072.52
|
$142.50
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,302.57
NAD96,135.64
|
$1,442.50
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pay 2.3 times more for entertainment and sports
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Namibia
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.49
NAD27.03
|
$3.25
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.81
NAD32.73
|
$2.83
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.97
NAD53.81
|
$15.75
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$34.72
NAD629.44
|
$30.50
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$4.90
NAD88.83
|
$6.50
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pay 17.2% more for clothing
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Namibia
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$37.49
NAD679.73
|
$42.50
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$26.97
NAD488.94
|
$42.00
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.06
NAD1,270.21
|
$75.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$69.59
NAD1,261.62
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$64.50
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