Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 2.6% more expensive than Puerto Rico overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 30.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 15.5% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 18.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 66.3% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 75.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 4.0% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 10.0% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of housing, restaurants, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Puerto Rico. Expenses including childcare, groceries, and clothing are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Puerto Rico, you would:
pay 30.6% more for restaurants
|
Puerto Rico
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.81
|
$21.62
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.53
|
$9.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.60
|
$1.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.33
|
$2.75
|
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pay 15.5% less for groceries
|
Puerto Rico
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.14
|
$2.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.23
|
$2.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.64
|
$1.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.96
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.79
|
$2.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.10
|
$1.26
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.37
|
$1.48
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.18
|
$1.15
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.53
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
|
$1.29
|
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pay 18.6% more for transportation
|
Puerto Rico
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.74
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$49.80
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,875.00
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.18
|
$16.71
|
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pay 66.3% more for housing
|
Puerto Rico
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.13
|
$230.17
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$830.95
|
$883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$536.89
|
$726.88
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$215.17
|
$73.28
|
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pay 75.6% less for childcare
|
Puerto Rico
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$421.25
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,550.00
|
$1,442.50
|
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pay 4.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Puerto Rico
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.72
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.36
|
$2.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.94
|
$15.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$28.20
|
$30.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.17
|
$6.50
|
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pay 10.0% less for clothing
|
Puerto Rico
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.66
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.06
|
$42.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$77.78
|
$75.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$95.00
|
$64.50
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