Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 22.2% more expensive than Saint Vincent and the Grenadines overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 50.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
-
pay 14.0% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 46.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 2.7 times more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 23.0% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 66.9% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 44.2% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Expenses including transportation, clothing, childcare, and groceries are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, you would:
pay 50.6% more for restaurants
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$7.40
EC$20.00
|
$21.62
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
$9.12
|
|
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
$1.32
|
|
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.76
EC$4.75
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 14.0% less for groceries
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
$2.81
|
|
Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.26
EC$19.61
|
$2.52
|
|
Milk (1 gallon) |
$12.14
EC$32.81
|
$1.59
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.60
EC$12.44
|
$4.48
|
|
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.98
EC$5.36
|
$2.66
|
|
Apples (1 lb) |
$3.76
EC$10.17
|
$2.37
|
|
Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.86
EC$2.33
|
$1.26
|
|
Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.18
EC$11.30
|
$1.48
|
|
Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.68
EC$4.54
|
$1.15
|
|
Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.60
EC$4.31
|
$1.54
|
|
Onions (1 lb) |
$1.23
EC$3.33
|
$1.29
|
|
pay 46.8% less for transportation
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$14.57
EC$39.38
|
$11.84
|
|
Monthly public transit pass |
$59.20
EC$160.00
|
$32.00
|
|
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,376.83
EC$87,500.00
|
$3,497.00
|
|
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$24.98
EC$67.50
|
$16.71
|
|
pay 2.7 times more for housing
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$55.50
EC$150.00
|
$230.17
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
$883.33
|
|
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$296.02
EC$800.00
|
$726.88
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$70.74
EC$191.18
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 23.0% less for childcare
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$185.01
EC$500.00
|
$142.50
|
|
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$1,442.50
|
|
pay 66.9% more for entertainment and sports
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
||
---|---|---|---|
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
$3.25
|
|
Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.71
EC$7.33
|
$2.83
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.44
EC$12.00
|
$15.75
|
|
Monthly membership at local gym |
$37.00
EC$100.00
|
$30.50
|
|
Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.55
EC$15.00
|
$6.50
|
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pay 44.2% less for clothing
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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---|---|---|---|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$101.76
EC$275.00
|
$42.50
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$83.25
EC$225.00
|
$42.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$111.01
EC$300.00
|
$75.00
|
|
Men's business shoes (leather) |
$101.76
EC$275.00
|
$64.50
|
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