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) $1.94 1.77-2.11
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) $199.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $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 $250.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $85.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $65.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $195.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $195.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $725.00 450.00-1,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $525.00 250.00-800.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $2,150.00 1,800.00-2,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $950.00 900.00-1,000.00
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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