Cost of living in Ngerulmud is 5% lower than in Auki (without rent).
Rent in Ngerulmud is 31% cheaper than in Auki.
Cost of living including rent in Ngerulmud is 20% lower than in Auki.
Food in Ngerulmud is 11% cheaper than in Auki.
Transport in Ngerulmud is 15% more expensive than in Auki.
| Ngerulmud | Auki | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Ngerulmud | Auki | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.4 $ | 7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 51.6 $ | 47 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.95 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 7 $ | 3.61 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.01 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.12 $ | 1.52 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.7 $ | 2.67 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.01 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.02 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.58 $ | 5.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 22.2 $ | 16.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.56 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.21 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.21 $ | 8.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.22 $ | 3.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.66 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.46 $ | 4.15 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 22.1 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.35 $ | 2.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 8.03 $ | 4.07 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.53 $ | 0.36 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.5 $ | 26.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.19 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 11.3 $ | 11 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 50.4 $ | 28.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.58 $ | 3.72 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.13 $ | 4.84 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.72 $ | 2.97 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.66 $ | 2.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.1 $ | 164 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
125 $ | 252 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
119 $ | 110 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 362 $ | 572 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 799 $ | 873 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 484 $ | 595 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,093 $ | 1,254 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,346 $ | 1,457 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,008 $ | 855 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 574 $ | 572 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.21 % | 15.55 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 70.2 $ | 90.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.96 $ | 3.6 $ |
| Haircut | 5.6 $ | 12.8 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 124 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 54.5 $ | 24.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 250 $ | 121 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,981 $ | 2,762 $ |