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Cheaper overall| Expense | Ngerulmud | Melekeok | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.86 | $5.67 | Melekeok |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $23.44 | $22.68 | Melekeok |
| Cappuccino | $1.76 | $1.70 | Melekeok |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $133 | $129 | Melekeok |
| Monthly public transport pass | $21.48 | $20.79 | Melekeok |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $56.64 | $54.81 | Melekeok |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $16.41 | $15.88 | Melekeok |
| Fitness club membership | $16.41 | $15.88 | Melekeok |
| Cinema ticket | $4.30 | $4.16 | Melekeok |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $294 | $282 | Melekeok |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $205 | $196 | Melekeok |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $614 | $589 | Melekeok |
| Total single-person budget | $595 | $574 | Melekeok |
| Average net salary | $837 | $810 |
Melekeok is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Ngerulmud runs about $595 versus $574 in Melekeok — a difference of roughly 3%.
Salary-adjusted, Ngerulmud leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Ngerulmud · Full cost of living in Melekeok