Cost of living in Micronesia
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
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
$90richest 20%
$541
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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
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Take-home
$632
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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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