Cost of Living in Palikir - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $1,011 (excluding rent), and $1,603 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $2,070 (excluding rent), and $2,730 including rent.
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🍽 Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$30.32 $30.32
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Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$44.28 $44.28
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Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$6.17 $6.17
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Cappuccino
$3.07 $3.07
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Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.16 $1.16
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Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.98 $1.98
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Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.03 $1.03
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.95 $1.95
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🛒 Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$0.2 $0.2
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White Bread (500g)
$2.14 $2.14
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Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.16 $2.16
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Eggs
$2.43 $2.43
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Local Cheese (1kg)
$4.36 $4.36
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$4.28 $4.28
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Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$6.75 $6.75
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Apples (1kg)
$3.49 $3.49
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Banana (1kg)
$2.59 $2.59
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Oranges (1kg)
$2.25 $2.25
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Tomato (1kg)
$3.14 $3.14
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Potato (1kg)
$3.4 $3.4
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Onion (1kg)
$2.26 $2.26
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Lettuce (1 head)
$1.95 $1.95
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.07 $1.07
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Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$17.96 $17.96
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Wine (Bottle)
$6.73 $6.73
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.39 $1.39
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.42 $1.42
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🚌 Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.77 $0.77
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Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$33.5 $33.5
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$6.32 $6.32
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.66 $1.66
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Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$4.93 $4.93
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$3.1 $3.1
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$3,957 $3,957
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$3,987 $3,987
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Monthly) (85m2)
$39.75 $39.75
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SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$14.8 $14.8
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$269 $269
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🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$41.63 $41.63
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Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$19.71 $19.71
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Cinema Ticket
$6.91 $6.91
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🧸 Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$116 $116
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International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$1,683 $1,683
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$20.28 $20.28
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$24.74 $24.74
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$69.6 $69.6
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$56 $56
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$686 $686
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1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$596 $596
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3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$749 $749
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3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$636 $636
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Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$820 $820
$774 $774
$866 $866
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$654 $654
$604 $604
$704 $704
💵 Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$272 $272
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
380000
380000
380000
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