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Cost of living in Nauru

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Food Price in $
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 AUD
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 AUD
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 AUD
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 AUD
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 AUD
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 AUD
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 AUD
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 AUD
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 AUD
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 AUD
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 AUD
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 AUD
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 AUD
1.5 kg Sugar 10 AUD
2 liter cooking oil 20 AUD
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 AUD
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 AUD
1 liter milk 8.50 AUD
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 AUD
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 AUD
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 AUD
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 AUD
House Cleaning fee per day 105 AUD
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 AUD
Original branded Electric Fans 200 AUD
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 AUD
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 AUD
Single bed Blankets 120 AUD
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 AUD
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 AUD
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 AUD
Men's haircut 40 AUD
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 AUD
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 AUD
1 month of gym subscription. 105 AUD
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 AUD
Unisex Loris perfume 30 AUD
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 AUD
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 AUD
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 AUD
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 AUD
Go carting 30mins 120 AUD
Movie House 3d cinema 30 AUD
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 AUD
Photo shoot 120 AUD
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 AUD
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 AUD
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 AUD
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 AUD
Spalding Basketball 200 AUD
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 AUD
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 AUD
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 AUD
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 AUD
1 day rent a car cost 140 AUD
Driver’s license 2300 AUD
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 AUD
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 AUD
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 AUD
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 AUD
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 AUD
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 AUD

We review the explanations of the statistical relationship between spatial price indices and real living standards in Nauru. Then, using data from several seasons in the country, we show that these variables are positively associated, price indices and real living standards may be statistically linked on several grounds. The total cost of living in Nauru for one person with average consumption for one month will be USD 1000, no rent price included.

Restaurants

Unquestionably, everyone who visited Nauru will say that this is a country of thousands of spices, tea varieties, and fruits. Despite low prices, the meals are tantalizing, delicious, and well cooked. You can get a decent mean for USD 12.00.

Utilities

Though utilities are not too expensive, you should count in all the malfunctions you will experience during the month which will then make you think of your bills as expensive, given the service you’re receiving. Utilities here will cots just about USD 30!!

Health Care

Cost is average for consulting a doctor in a public institution that will cost about USD 50 and for a private doctor can vary between USD 100 to USD 120 depending on the city. There are student medical aids that are accepted by various institutions in Nauru. It is advised to check with your offer letter on what procedures need to be followed on health insurance.

Transportation

It can be said that transportation is mostly affordable here, especially if you are using public transport and leaving taxis. A monthly pass for public transportation is around USD 25, which is relatively okay but can be expensive for poor people. However, a daily ticket is around USD 0.50 which is reasonable.

Rent per month

A one-bedroom apartment in the center of big cities here will cost about USD 400. At the same time, similar accommodation far from the downtown will be only USD 300 and you can save a little if you don’t need to spend much on transportation.