Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 20.3% cheaper than Turks and Caicos Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 10.9% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 52.0% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 50.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 0.8% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 76.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 13.1% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 40.6% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of transportation and housing in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in Turks and Caicos Islands. Expenses including childcare, groceries, clothing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Micronesia, Federated States of.
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
|
$12.50
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$9.12
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.32
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.25
|
$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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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
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$3.94
|
$2.81
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.23
|
$2.52
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$19.94
|
$1.59
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Eggs
1 dozen
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$4.00
|
$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
|
$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
|
$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
|
$883.33
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$950.00
|
$726.88
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$229.41
|
$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
|
$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
|
$7.00
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$15.75
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$100.00
|
$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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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$80.00
|
$42.50
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$60.00
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$42.00
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$150.00
|
$75.00
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$100.00
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$64.50
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