Hello,
Before moving to Palau, it is important to investigate the cost of living in the country.
As we did in 2015, we give you the opportunity to share your experience and tell us more about products and services average recorded prices in your town/city/area.
Don't hesitate to let us know if the cost of living in Palau has decreased or increased in the past few years.
Thanks to your help, would-be expatriates will have the opportunity to refine and better prepare their expatriation project.
> How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Palau?
> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?
> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?
>What is your monthly grocery budget?
> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Palau ?
> What is your children's schooling monthly budget?
> How much does it cost to fill up your car's fuel tank?
> How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc.?
> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?
> How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?
> How much do you pay for an espresso coffee?
> How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?
> How much does a gym membership cost in Palau?
Thank you everyone!
Priscilla
Cost of living in Palau - 2017
> How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Palau?
We're lucky and scored a place for $400/mo. Most places run $800-1200/mo. Expect to pay this much if you are just moving here. Finding something for less takes time, persistence and local (Palauan) contacts. You can also find cheaper housing outside of Koror if you don't mind a 45 minute (or more) drive into town. Petrol prices eat into your savings fairly quickly, however.
> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?
No real public transport in Palau. The Peleliu ferry (as close as public transport that Palau has) costs $15 each way, only goes one way every other day.
> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?
25lb rice costs $12. Vegetables are expensive and low quality due to shipment times.
>What is your monthly grocery budget?
$400 - $600. Rarely eat out due to cost.
> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Palau ?
I've been to the doctor 4 times now, it has cost me between $6 and $30, prescription medicine included, no insurance. Most specialist appointments either have to wait until a specialist visits Palau, or you have to fly to Manila or Guam.
> How much does it cost to fill up your car's fuel tank?
Petrol costs $4.25/ gallon
> How much do you pay for Electricity/gas/water etc.?
Electricity: $50/mo, no air conditioning, judicious use of fans/oven/lights/hot water.
Water: $18/mo
> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?
Internet: $100/mo for 128kB/sec service (no, that's not a typo, and yes, that's 2017 pricing) prepaid internet is $1.25/hr.
Home phone $20/mo - required for internet
Cell phone- $10-$15/mo from prepaid cards ($.06/outgoing SMS, incoming SMS free, voice $.25/min incoming or outgoing), no internet service.
> How much do you pay for your lunch pack on weekdays?
Good sized bentos can be picked up for $2.50-$3.50. Soft drinks cost $.85-$1 per can anywhere you go
> How much do you pay for a cinema ticket?
There is no cinema in Palau
> How much does a gym membership cost in Palau?
Koror state gym costs $1/visit
> How much does it cost to rent an apartment/house in Palau?
Low-end, $550/month; nice 3 bed apartment, $1300/month; average about $650/$700/month
> How much do you pay for your public transport tickets (bus, subway, train, tram)?
No public transport
> Staple food: what do people eat and how much do they pay for basic food like bread, rice or pasta?
Rice is about $3-5/kg for small quantities, but a 20kg sack is about $25
>What is your monthly grocery budget?
For one person, no eating out, minimal meat, grow my own veggies, about $300/month
> How much does it cost to see a physician/doctor/specialist in Palau ?
For urgent care, cost me about $80 including prescription meds, dressing, and consultation with a specialist.
For basic asymptomatic COVID check (I was positive): $35
> How much does it cost to fill up your car's fuel tank?
Petrol is about $5.65/gallon, diesel about $6.10/gallon
> How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc.?
About $200/month
> How much do you pay for your Internet/phone subscription?
$26.50/month
How fast is the internet now in 2023
I will be working there in a few weeks. Can I get the latest prices for chicken, pork and beef, basic vegetables and internet speed and price. Thank you so much
