Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 20.3% cheaper than Turks and Caicos Islands.
If you lived in Micronesia, Federated States of instead of Turks and Caicos Islands, you would:
pay 10.9% less for restaurants
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.00
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$21.62
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
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$12.50
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$9.12
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
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$1.32
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.25
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$2.75
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pay 52.0% less for groceries
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Bread
1 loaf
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$3.94
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$2.81
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.23
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$2.52
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$19.94
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$1.59
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Eggs
1 dozen
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$4.00
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$4.48
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.80
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$2.66
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.37
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.26
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.48
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.00
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$1.15
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.54
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.29
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pay 50.6% more for transportation
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.86
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$11.84
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$32.00
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$3,497.00
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$16.71
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pay 0.8% more for housing
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$106.50
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$230.17
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.00
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$883.33
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$950.00
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$726.88
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
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$229.41
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$73.28
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pay 76.8% less for childcare
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$500.00
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$142.50
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,000.00
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$1,442.50
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pay 13.1% less for entertainment and sports
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
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$3.25
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.50
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$2.83
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
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$7.00
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$15.75
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$100.00
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$30.50
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.50
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pay 40.6% less for clothing
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$80.00
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$42.50
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
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$60.00
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$42.00
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
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$150.00
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$75.00
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$100.00
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$64.50
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