Cost of living in Auki is 5% higher than in Ngerulmud (without rent).
Rent in Auki is 45% more expensive than in Ngerulmud.
Cost of living including rent in Auki is 25% higher than in Ngerulmud.
Food in Auki is 12% more expensive than in Ngerulmud.
Transport in Auki is 13% cheaper than in Ngerulmud.
| Auki | Ngerulmud | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Auki | Ngerulmud | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 47 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 13.3 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.61 $ | 7 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.27 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.52 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.67 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.29 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.24 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16.3 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.5 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.22 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.72 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.66 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.59 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.77 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 4.15 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.7 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.55 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 4.07 $ | 8.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.36 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 26.1 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.29 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.7 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.72 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.84 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.97 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.36 $ | 1.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
164 $ | 81.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
252 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
110 $ | 119 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 572 $ | 362 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 873 $ | 799 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 595 $ | 484 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,254 $ | 1,093 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,457 $ | 1,346 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 855 $ | 1,008 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 572 $ | 574 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 15.55 % | 14.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 90.3 $ | 70.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.6 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Haircut | 12.8 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 111 $ | 124 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.3 $ | 54.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 121 $ | 250 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,762 $ | 5,981 $ |