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Cost of living in Micronesia

What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries

#117 by cost of living in the world#8 in Oceania

Monthly cost in Micronesia

Spending runs from $90 a month in the poorest fifth to $541 in the richest

Per person, whole country

$211

what a typical person spends in a month

Spending across the population

poorest 20%
$90
richest 20%
$541

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How living costs in Micronesia compare

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$211

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Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank, regional estimate), price levels (income-anchored estimate), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth

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Cost of living in Micronesia

$90/mo

vs $800 in your country

Take-home

$632

vs $1,200 in your country

Potential savings

$542

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of living in Micronesia?

A typical person in Micronesia spends about $211 a month — around $2,532 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.

What is the standard of living in Micronesia?

By spending, Micronesia ranks #117 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about $211 a month, the poorest 20% about $90 and the richest 20% about $541. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.

How much money do you need to live comfortably in Micronesia?

It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about $90 a month per person, a typical one around $211, and a comfortable life around $298. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.

Is Micronesia an expensive country to live in?

Somewhat. Micronesia is more expensive than 37% of countries worldwide and ranks 8th of 11 in Oceania by cost of living.

What currency is used in Micronesia?

Micronesia uses the US Dollar (USD). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.

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