Cost of living in Vaiaku is 43% lower than in Ngerulmud (without rent).
Rent in Vaiaku is 55% cheaper than in Ngerulmud.
Cost of living including rent in Vaiaku is 49% lower than in Ngerulmud.
Food in Vaiaku is 45% cheaper than in Ngerulmud.
Transport in Vaiaku is 27% cheaper than in Ngerulmud.
| Vaiaku | Ngerulmud | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Vaiaku | Ngerulmud | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.56 $ | 10.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.6 $ | 51.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.4 $ | 5.95 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 7 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.88 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.8 $ | 1.12 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.2 $ | 2.7 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.96 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 2.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.9 $ | 4.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.44 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.36 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.73 $ | 9.21 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.12 $ | 4.21 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.66 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.83 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 3.35 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.97 $ | 8.03 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.59 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.8 $ | 24.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ | 2.19 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.21 $ | 11.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25 $ | 50.4 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.55 $ | 5.58 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.3 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.34 $ | 1.66 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.7 $ | 81.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.5 $ | 125 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.1 $ | 119 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 179 $ | 362 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 349 $ | 799 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 253 $ | 484 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 499 $ | 1,093 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,367 $ | 1,346 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 910 $ | 1,008 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 457 $ | 574 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.29 % | 14.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24 $ | 70.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.96 $ | 4.96 $ |
| Haircut | 5.2 $ | 5.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.5 $ | 124 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.8 $ | 54.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 250 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,966 $ | 5,981 $ |