Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 0.3% cheaper than Palau overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 56.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 34.1% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 2.4% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 26.5% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 26.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 20.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 42.0% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of restaurants, housing, and entertainment and sports in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Palau. Expenses including clothing, groceries, childcare, and transportation are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Palau, you would:
pay 56.6% more for restaurants
|
Palau
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$12.00
|
$21.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00
|
$9.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.37
|
$1.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.07
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 34.1% less for groceries
|
Palau
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.44
|
$2.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.00
|
$2.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.97
|
$1.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.97
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.30
|
$2.66
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.40
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
$1.26
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.50
|
$1.48
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$7.50
|
$1.15
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.09
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.50
|
$1.29
|
|
pay 2.4% less for transportation
|
Palau
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.75
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$17,500.00
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$16.71
|
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pay 26.5% more for housing
|
Palau
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$129.50
|
$230.17
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$900.00
|
$883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$700.00
|
$726.88
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$73.28
|
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pay 26.8% less for childcare
|
Palau
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$200.00
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,920.00
|
$1,442.50
|
|
pay 20.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Palau
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.50
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.08
|
$2.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.25
|
$15.75
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$55.00
|
$30.50
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.50
|
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pay 42.0% less for clothing
|
Palau
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$62.50
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$52.50
|
$42.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$147.50
|
$75.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$195.00
|
$64.50
|
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