Cost of Living in Palau

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 12.00 $ 8.00-25.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 75.00 $ 65.00-75.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 $ 10.00-10.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 1.50 $ 1.00-2.20
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.20 $ 1.50-2.50
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 4.08 $ 1.00-5.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 1.37 $ 1.10-1.50
Bottled Water (12 oz) 1.07 $ 0.75-1.50
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 2.64 $ 2.10-3.17
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 2.84 $ 2.27-3.25
White Rice (1 lb) 0.11 $
Eggs (12, Large Size) 5.97 $ 4.50-8.40
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.54 $
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.30 $ 4.59-8.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 8.73 $ 7.50-9.95
Apples (1 lb) 2.40 $ 2.00-2.79
Bananas (1 lb) 1.00 $
Oranges (1 lb) 2.50 $ 2.00-3.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 7.50 $ 5.00-10.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 2.09 $ 2.00-2.18
Onions (1 lb) 1.50 $ 1.00-2.00
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.00 $
Bottled Water (50 oz) 1.67 $ 1.50-2.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 22.50 $ 15.00-30.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 3.44 $ 2.20-4.69
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 3.35 $ 2.20-4.50
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 11.25 $ 7.50-15.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 0.00 $ 0.00-1.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 0.00 $ 0.00-0.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.50 $ 0.00-5.00
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 0.00 $
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 6.00 $ 0.00-12.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 1.78 $ 1.47-2.11
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 17,500.00 $ 0.00-35,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 15,000.00 $ 0.00-30,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 170.00 $
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 51.50 $ 26.50-90.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 129.50 $ 60.00-199.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 55.00 $ 30.00-80.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) ?
Cinema Ticket (International Release) ?
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 200.00 $ 150.00-250.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 1,920.00 $
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 62.50 $ 40.00-85.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 52.50 $ 40.00-65.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 147.50 $ 100.00-195.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 195.00 $
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 750.00 $ 450.00-1,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 550.00 $ 250.00-800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,766.67 $ 1,000.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 966.67 $ 900.00-1,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ?
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre ?
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 787.50 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) ?

Prices in Palau

This country had 6 entries in the past 12 months by 3 different contributors.
Last update: 20 March 2025
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