Cost of living in Ngerulmud

In Ngerulmud, Palau, a single person typically needs around $1169 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2797 monthly.

How expensive is Ngerulmud compared to other cities?

Ngerulmud is 6% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Ngerulmud compare to your city?

Ngerulmud is 59% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Ngerulmud is, on average, 78% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Ngerulmud?

Who is Ngerulmud a good fit for?

Ngerulmud is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Ngerulmud so expensive?

The cost of living in Ngerulmud is influenced by food prices, which are significantly higher. This can make the overall expense feel elevated.

Is food expensive in Ngerulmud?

Yes, food is 17% higher compared to the European benchmark, contributing to the overall cost of living.

Is public transport affordable in Ngerulmud?

Public transport is quite affordable, being 38% lower than the European benchmark. This makes it a cost-effective option for residents.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1169 $
Without Rent
582 $
Rent & Utilities
587 $
Food
436 $
Transport
38 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
574 $
GDP per Capita
14,565 $
Freedom Index
6.40
Lifespan
69 years
Speak English
93%
Population
271.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 10.4 $
Dinner 51.6 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 5.95 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 7 $
Capuccino 5.01 $
Coke, 330ml 1.12 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.7 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 2.01 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.02 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.58 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 22.2 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.56 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 9.21 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.21 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.46 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.65 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.81 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.12 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.22 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 0.66 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 3.46 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 22.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 3.35 $
Cigarette pack 8.03 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 0.53 $
Monthly Pass 24.5 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 2.19 $
Taxi, 8 km 11.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 50.4 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 5.58 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.13 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.72 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.66 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 81 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 125 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 119 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 362 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 799 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 484 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,093 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,346 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,008 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 574 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 14.21%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 70.2 $
Cinema, 1 seat 4.96 $
Haircut 5.6 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 124 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 54.5 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 25 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 5,981 $

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