Hello everyone,
As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and inflation in Palau.
Thanks to your contribution, future expats in Palau will be more informed and will be able to refine their budget and better prepare for their big move.
How much does it cost to rent an apartment or a house in Palau?
How much does it cost to buy an apartment or a house in Palau?
How much do you pay on average for public transportation (bus, subway, train, tram, taxi)?
How much do you pay for basic food items such as rice, bread, and pasta?
What is your monthly budget for groceries?
How much does it cost to see a doctor/dentist/physician/specialist in Palau?
How much do you pay for health insurance per month?
How much does childcare cost on average per month?
What is your child's schooling budget per month?
How much does it cost to fill up your car's fuel tank?
How much do you pay for electricity/gas/water etc., per month?
How much do you pay for your internet and 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 for sharing your experience.
Priscilla
Cost of living 2018 in Palau
Hi
Based on my calculations from my little experience .
Housing : A decent 2 bedroom apartment with one bath in and around koror would cost 800 to 1000 $
A single bedroom 500 to 700$
Still cheaper around 250 to 350 are available it depends on what you are looking for.
And most of the houses are not fully furnished.
Transport: No public transport .On a long term basis you can buy a used car around 3000 to 4000$ depending on your needs or still higher if you want newer version and can sell it when you leave.Renting a car per month would cost 1000 to 1500$ Per day would be 55$. Gasoline is 4.5$ per gallon.
Eating out: A good meal would be around40-50 $ for two people. Or can buy bento boxes at 4 to 5 $.
Milk: 3$ per litre
Cooking oil: 5 $ per 2 lit
Bread: 12 slice 2$
Eggs:12 4$
Rice : 5 lbs 8to 10 $
Vegetables: 2 to 3 lbs per lbs
Apples gala: 2 to 3 per lb
Banana 12: 3$
Papaya: 1$ per lb
Local fish :2 to 3$ per lb
Chicken 2$ per lb
Internet : Expensive getting an unlimited wifi would cost around 125 $ per month
3G 1$ per GB changes with plans.
Phone calls prepaid local 60 centsper min incoming and outgoing . Use wisely
Landline free up to a limit.
Buyingclothes in Palau is expensive and of not so good quality bring them while you come.
Electricity: 50 to 100 $ depending on usage
Entertainment
Diving 60 to 100$ excluding dive gear
Trip to Rock islands 50 to 100 $ depending on no of people on boat
Waterfall: 10 to 20 $ only entry
Helicopter ride:150 to 200$
Buffet lunch/dinner: 20 to 50$ per person
Gym: 100$ per month
Hope this helps to plan most of the things
I see you have a very nice island that you are living at the moment. Why are you interested in Palau that is half way around the world from you.
Life living on an island, I think is the same there were you are, and here where I am.
regards, Eb
