Cost of Living in Micronesia
Summary of cost of living in Micronesia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,734.8$, excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,055.0$, excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Micronesia is, on average, 13.6% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Micronesia is, on average, 45.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.75 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 45.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.75 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1.12 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 4.00 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.35 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 3.00 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.24 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 2.59 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 1.28 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 7.24 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 2.91 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.24 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 5.00 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.61 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 1.58 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.50 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.80 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 3.54 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.34 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.50 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.52 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 6.75 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.24 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.48 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 13.50 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.00 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 27.87 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.25 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2.00 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 4.80 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 2.01 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 3,995.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 3,999.50 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 137.50 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 31.67 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 220.33 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 25.33 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 35.00 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 7.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 151.67 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 1,685.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 41.33 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 56.00 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 86.67 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 91.00 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 966.67 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 728.75 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,500.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,162.50 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 109.16 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 78.97 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 288.67 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 393,333.33 | |
Prices in Micronesia
This country had 32 entries in the past 12 months by 2 different contributors.
Last update: 4 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 4 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Mikronesien
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Micronésia
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Micronesia
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 FrançaisCoût de la vie en Micronésie
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 EspañolCoste de vida en Micronesia
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