Cost of living in Milan, Italy vs Palikir, Micronesia
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| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Milan (Italy) is 14% cheaper than in Palikir (Micronesia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 ($15) | $9 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 ($9) | $10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.38 ($4.87) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.30 ($1.45) | $2.00 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.52 ($3.91) | $3.00 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.07 ($2.30) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 ($8) | $10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.70 ($1.89) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.31 ($1.46) | $3.53 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.51 ($1.68) | $3.41 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.70 ($1.90) | $3.00 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.46 ($1.62) | $2.00 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Milan (Italy) is 16% more expensive than in Palikir (Micronesia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,549 ($1,723) | $1,800 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,172 ($1,304) | $550 | + 137% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €120 ($133) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,137 ($1,265) | $1,200 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €831 ($925) | $400 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 ($122) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 ($24) | $33 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €355 ($395) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €140 ($156) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.80 ($5.34) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 ($12) | $3.50 | + 256% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 62% more expensive than in Palikir (Micronesia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €93 ($104) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 ($46) | $15 | + 209% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 ($106) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €119 ($132) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 9% more expensive than in Palikir (Micronesia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,429 ($27,178) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 ($1.76) | $1.25 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €37 ($41) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €21 ($23) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is about the same as in Palikir (Micronesia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 ($9) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 ($10) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €80 ($89) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €6 ($7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.79 ($4.22) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.91 ($4.35) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.70 ($3.00) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 ($2.00) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 ($19) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 10% more expensive than in Palikir (Micronesia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 ($44) | $32 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €17 ($19) | $14 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €103 ($115) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €71 ($79) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 ($12) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.68 ($1.87) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.52 ($6) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €465 ($518) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 ($0.22) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €98 ($109) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.55 ($6) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 496 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 6% more expensive than in Palikir (Micronesia)
For example, you would need at least $6,176 (€5,551) in Milan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $5,800 in Palikir.
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