Travel budget and cost of living in Micronesia how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Micronesia
Micronesia: calculate your travel budget
Micronesia: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Micronesia for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- /
- $ 15 per person
- $ 4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 526*
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- /
- $ 41 per person
- $ 13 per person
- $ 7 per person
Total budget:
$ 1681*
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- NC
- $ 64 per person
- $ 24 per person
- $ 15 per person
Total budget:
$ 2820*
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Micronesia in 2024
Cost of living: Micronesia VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Micronesia in 2024 is 8% higher than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Micronesia by expense type
Micronesia: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Micronesia costs 18% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 31/person
($ 12 to $ 31)
($ 12 to $ 31)
51% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 213 course dinner
$ 24/person
($ 24 to $ 31)
($ 24 to $ 31)
40% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38McDonald's meal
$ 6.8/person
($ 6 to $ 7.5)
($ 6 to $ 7.5)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Local beer
$ 1 for 500ml
( $ 1)
( $ 1)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 4)
($ 1.2 to $ 4)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5Cappuccino
$ 3.9/cup
($ 2 to $ 4.5)
($ 2 to $ 4.5)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Fizzy drink
$ 1.5/can
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Water bottle
$ 3/bottle
($ 2 to $ 4)
($ 2 to $ 4)
47% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1Micronesia: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Micronesia costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 0.2/litre
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.2)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 2.9/500g
($ 2 to $ 6)
($ 2 to $ 6)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Rice
$ 3.4/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Eggs
$ 5/12 eggs
($ 2.5 to $ 6.5)
($ 2.5 to $ 6.5)
35% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Chicken
$ 4.8/kg
($ 4 to $ 6)
($ 4 to $ 6)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 5.3/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 6)
($ 3.6 to $ 6)
1% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3Tomatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 4.5)
($ 3.1 to $ 4.5)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Potatoes
$ 4.5/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 5.3)
($ 3.4 to $ 5.3)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Water bottle
$ 1.3
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Micronesia: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Micronesia is 52% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 1/ticket
($ 1 to $ 2)
($ 1 to $ 2)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
($ 1 to $ 1.7)
26% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 3/litre
($ 1 to $ 5.5)
($ 1 to $ 5.5)
216% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 6.3
($ 5 to $ 7.5)
($ 5 to $ 7.5)
77% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6Micronesia: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Micronesia is 8% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 7/ticket
( $ 7)
( $ 7)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 36/hr
($ 21 to $ 51)
($ 21 to $ 51)
66% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22Micronesia: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Micronesia is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 14/pack
($ 9.1 to $ 19)
($ 9.1 to $ 19)
36% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10Levi's jeans
$ 43
($ 21 to $ 81)
($ 21 to $ 81)
20% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53Summer dress
$ 57
($ 26 to $ 76)
($ 26 to $ 76)
30% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44About the information on the cost of living in Micronesia
The information about the cost of living in Micronesia shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Micronesia updated on 19-09-2024.
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