Cost of Living Comparison Between Micronesia and Kiribati Cost of Living Comparison Between Micronesia and Kiribati

😐 Solo nomad: Micronesia is 53.2% more expensive than Kiribati without rent, and 23.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Micronesia is 55.2% more expensive than Kiribati without rent, and 11% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Micronesia
Kiribati
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$30.44 $30.44
$4.87 KID 7.51
525.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$45.88 $45.88
$25.69 KID 39.56
78.59%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.91 $6.91
$9.92 KID 15.28
-30.34%
Cappuccino
$3.9 $3.9
$2.97 KID 4.58
31.31%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.43 $1.43
$0.97 KID 1.49
47.42%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.06 $3.06
$0.71 KID 1.09
330.99%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$0.98 $0.98
$3.46 KID 5.32
-71.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.51 $2.51
$5.97 KID 9.2
-57.96%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Micronesia
Kiribati
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$0.23 $0.23
$2.21 KID 3.4
-89.59%
White Bread (500g)
$3.08 $3.08
$1.92 KID 2.96
60.42%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$3.46 $3.46
$1.36 KID 2.09
154.41%
Eggs
$7.42 $7.42
$6.34 KID 9.76
17.03%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$6.55 $6.55
$16.28 KID 25.06
-59.77%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.7 $4.7
$5.39 KID 8.29
-12.80%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11.17 $11.17
$18.07 KID 27.83
-38.18%
Apples (1kg)
$5.38 $5.38
$6.45 KID 9.93
-16.59%
Banana (1kg)
$3.77 $3.77
$3.2 KID 4.93
17.81%
Oranges (1kg)
$5.03 $5.03
$6.43 KID 9.9
-21.77%
Tomato (1kg)
$3.82 $3.82
$5.85 KID 9.02
-34.70%
Potato (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$4.49 KID 6.91
1.78%
Onion (1kg)
$2.92 $2.92
$3.05 KID 4.7
-4.26%
Lettuce (1 head)
$3.11 $3.11
$3.44 KID 5.3
-9.59%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.38 $1.38
$0.37 KID 0.56
272.97%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$13.72 $13.72
$5.91 KID 9.11
132.15%
Wine (Bottle)
$4.92 $4.92
$12.46 KID 19.18
-60.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$2.55 $2.55
$1.67 KID 2.58
52.69%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.84 $2.84
$3.17 KID 4.87
-10.41%
🚌 Getting Around
Micronesia
Kiribati
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$1.02 $1.02
$1.58 KID 2.44
-35.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$28.41 $28.41
$71 KID 109
-59.97%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.1 $6.1
$1.94 KID 2.98
214.43%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.22 $1.22
$1.84 KID 2.83
-33.70%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.71 $4.71
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$3.03 $3.03
$1.85 KID 2.85
63.78%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$3,926 $3,926
$26.4K KID 40.6K
-85.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$3,970 $3,970
$22.7K KID 35K
-82.51%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Micronesia
Kiribati
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$116 $116
$293 KID 451
-60.35%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$31.32 $31.32
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$220 $220
$3.34 KID 5.15
6486.23%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Micronesia
Kiribati
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$30.62 $30.62
$34.71 KID 53.5
-11.78%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$34.37 $34.37
$24.66 KID 37.97
39.38%
Cinema Ticket
$7.06 $7.06
$4.72 KID 7.26
49.58%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Micronesia
Kiribati
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$153 $153
$251 KID 386
-39.05%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,679 $1,679
$5,631 KID 8,672
-70.18%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Micronesia
Kiribati
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$41.18 $41.18
$49.69 KID 76.5
-17.13%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$54.9 $54.9
$49.28 KID 75.9
11.38%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$85.7 $85.7
$79.3 KID 122
8.00%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$90.2 $90.2
$58.8 KID 90.6
53.28%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Micronesia
Kiribati
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$958 $958
$774 KID 1,192
23.74%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$760 $760
$550 KID 846
38.36%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,451 $1,451
$1,391 KID 2,143
4.27%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,159 $1,159
$1,245 KID 1,918
-6.91%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,197 $1,197
$4,545 KID 6,999
-73.66%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$837 $837
$3,354 KID 5,165
-75.05%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Micronesia
Kiribati
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$291 $291
$326 KID 502
-10.61%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
390000
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Last update for Micronesia: October 27, 2025

Last update for Kiribati: October 28, 2025

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