Cost of living comparison
Micronesia, Federated States of is 4.9% cheaper than United Kingdom overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 12.3% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Groceries
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pay 34.4% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Transportation
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pay 23.2% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Housing
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pay 89.6% more in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Childcare
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pay 91.4% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 33.1% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
- Clothing
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pay 22.8% less in Micronesia, Federated States of
The cost of housing, groceries, and restaurants in Micronesia, Federated States of are more expensive than in United Kingdom. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, transportation, and clothing 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 United Kingdom, you would:
pay 12.3% more for restaurants
|
United Kingdom
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.70
£14.08
|
$21.62
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.25
£6.97
|
$9.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.23
£1.68
|
$1.32
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.57
£1.18
|
$2.75
|
|
pay 34.4% more for groceries
|
United Kingdom
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.53
£1.15
|
$2.81
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.35
£3.28
|
$2.52
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.92
£4.46
|
$1.59
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.77
£2.84
|
$4.48
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.70
£2.79
|
$2.66
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.23
£0.92
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
£0.50
|
$1.26
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.26
£0.95
|
$1.48
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
£1.07
|
$1.15
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.49
|
$1.54
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.49
|
$1.29
|
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pay 23.2% less for transportation
|
United Kingdom
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.07
£5.33
|
$11.84
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$98.23
£73.95
|
$32.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,832.80
£26,223.59
|
$3,497.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.15
£12.91
|
$16.71
|
|
pay 89.6% more for housing
|
United Kingdom
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$39.40
£29.66
|
$230.17
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,243.58
£936.22
|
$883.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,020.84
£768.53
|
$726.88
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$229.21
£172.56
|
$73.28
|
|
pay 91.4% less for childcare
|
United Kingdom
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,497.56
£1,127.43
|
$142.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,629.32
£14,024.94
|
$1,442.50
|
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pay 33.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
United Kingdom
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.63
£4.23
|
$3.25
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.12
£3.10
|
$2.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.47
£13.15
|
$15.75
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.31
£34.11
|
$30.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.89
£9.71
|
$6.50
|
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pay 22.8% less for clothing
|
United Kingdom
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$78.43
£59.05
|
$42.50
|
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|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.13
£30.21
|
$42.00
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.36
£68.02
|
$75.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.72
£72.81
|
$64.50
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