Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 11.3% cheaper than Netherlands.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Netherlands, you would:
pay 11.8% less for restaurants
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Netherlands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.74
€17.72
|
$21.62
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.22
€11.55
|
$9.12
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.94
€2.78
|
$1.32
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.33
€2.21
|
$2.75
|
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pay 22.0% more for groceries
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Netherlands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.79
€1.69
|
$2.81
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.20
€5.86
|
$2.52
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.40
€4.16
|
$1.59
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.42
€4.18
|
$4.48
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.89
€6.51
|
$2.66
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.86
€0.82
|
$2.37
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.05
€0.99
|
$1.26
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.81
€0.77
|
$1.48
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.65
€1.56
|
$1.15
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.88
€0.83
|
$1.54
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.88
€0.83
|
$1.29
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pay 32.6% less for transportation
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Netherlands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.80
€7.37
|
$11.84
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$95.88
€90.64
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,938.58
€30,193.39
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$22.75
€21.51
|
$16.71
|
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pay 77.6% more for housing
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Netherlands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$43.11
€40.76
|
$230.17
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,289.16
€1,218.72
|
$883.33
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,051.87
€994.39
|
$726.88
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$187.76
€177.50
|
$73.28
|
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pay 87.7% less for childcare
|
Netherlands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,627.96
€1,539.01
|
$142.50
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,050.97
€8,556.41
|
$1,442.50
|
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pay 20.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Netherlands
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.55
€5.25
|
$3.25
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.60
€3.41
|
$2.83
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.52
€10.89
|
$15.75
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$38.99
€36.86
|
$30.50
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.94
€13.18
|
$6.50
|
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pay 26.1% less for clothing
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Netherlands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$84.34
€79.74
|
$42.50
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.25
€36.16
|
$42.00
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$92.60
€87.54
|
$75.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.53
€112.05
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$64.50
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