Cost of living comparison

Romania

compared to

Micronesia, Federated States of

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Romania Cost of Living Summary

Micronesia, Federated States of is 2.4 times more expensive than Romania overall.

Restaurants: pay 66.7% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Groceries: pay 2.2 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Transportation: pay 59.8% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Housing: pay 8.3 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Childcare: pay 71.0% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
Entertainment and Sports: pay 54.8% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
Clothing: pay 4.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of

The cost of housing, groceries, restaurants, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Romania. Expenses including childcare and clothing are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, housing and groceries are significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.

Micronesia, Federated States of vs. Romania Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Romania, you would:

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pay 66.7% more for restaurants

	Romania	Micronesia, Federated States of
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$8.56 RON38.95	$21.62	+152.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$6.33 RON28.79	$9.12	+44.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.72 RON7.81	$1.32	-22.8%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.43 RON6.50	$2.75	+92.6%
Average			+66.7%

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pay 2.2 times more for groceries

	Romania	Micronesia, Federated States of
Bread 1 loaf	$1.08 RON4.90	$2.81	+161.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.79 RON17.25	$2.52	-33.5%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.46 RON24.84	$1.59	-70.8%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.83 RON12.87	$4.48	+58.5%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.70 RON12.29	$2.66	-1.4%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.47 RON2.15	$2.37	+400.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.66 RON2.99	$1.26	+91.2%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.65 RON2.94	$1.48	+129.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.85 RON3.86	$1.15	+35.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.38 RON1.71	$1.54	+310.4%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.41 RON1.86	$1.29	+215.9%
Average			+117.9%

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pay 59.8% more for transportation

	Romania	Micronesia, Federated States of
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.64 RON25.69	$11.84	+109.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$20.73 RON94.33	$32.00	+54.4%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$25,159.13 RON114,484.11	$3,497.00	-86.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$6.39 RON29.10	$16.71	+161.3%
Average			+59.8%

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pay 8.3 times more for housing

	Romania	Micronesia, Federated States of
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$8.45 RON38.44	$230.17	+2624.5%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$363.94 RON1,656.07	$883.33	+142.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$266.85 RON1,214.28	$726.88	+172.4%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$107.36 RON488.55	$73.28	-31.7%
Average			+727.0%

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pay 71.0% less for childcare

	Romania	Micronesia, Federated States of
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$405.62 RON1,845.72	$142.50	-64.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$6,284.14 RON28,595.34	$1,442.50	-77.0%
Average			-71.0%

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pay 54.8% more for entertainment and sports

	Romania	Micronesia, Federated States of
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.01 RON9.16	$3.25	+61.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.20 RON10.02	$2.83	+28.6%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$5.30 RON24.11	$15.75	+197.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$37.40 RON170.19	$30.50	-18.5%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.19 RON28.16	$6.50	+5.0%
Average			+54.8%

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pay 4.6% less for clothing

	Romania	Micronesia, Federated States of
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$57.67 RON262.42	$42.50	-26.3%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$34.90 RON158.81	$42.00	+20.3%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$69.76 RON317.42	$75.00	+7.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$80.53 RON366.44	$64.50	-19.9%
Average			-4.6%

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