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Palikir vs Auki

FM Micronesia SB Solomon Islands

Palikir, Micronesia compared with Auki, Solomon Islands: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
FM Palikir SB Auki
Country Micronesia Solomon Islands
Nomad score 4.1 / 10 3.5 / 10
Cost of living $1,980 / mo $2,716 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 32° / 26°C 31° / 22°C
Air quality (AQI) 35 Good 40 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
FM Palikir SB Auki
Average high 29.1°C 29.3°C
Average low 24.7°C 24.4°C
Precipitation 358 mm / mo 304 mm / mo
Sunshine 275 h / mo 275 h / mo
Humidity 84% 89%
Rain days 27.3 / mo 25.2 / mo
Wind speed 18.5 km/h 12.1 km/h

FM Palikir · average high by month

SB Auki · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
FM Palikir SB Auki
US AQI 35 40
PM2.5 5.8 µg/m³ 6.4 µg/m³
PM10 9 µg/m³ 10.5 µg/m³
Ozone 27 µg/m³ 42 µg/m³
UV index 0 0.5

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
FM Palikir SB Auki
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.0 1.1
Local Payment Services 2.3 2.1
Startup Scene 1.1 1.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
FM Palikir SB Auki
Air Conditioning 4.8 3.2
Green Spaces 8.1 7.6
Natural Disaster Risk 3.5 2.8
Noise Pollution 7.2 6.3
Seasonal Variety 2.3 2.1
Weather 5.0 5.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
FM Palikir SB Auki
Mobile Network Coverage 3.9 4.0
Power Grid Reliability 4.2 3.5
Public WiFi Availability 2.4 1.8
VPN Reliability 4.1 4.5

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
FM Palikir SB Auki
Accommodation Cost 5.2 5.0
Cost of Living 5.2 4.8
Currency Stability 8.8 5.2
Entertainment Cost 5.1 4.6
Food & Groceries 4.5 5.1
Gym Membership Cost 4.5 2.8
Transportation Cost 5.4 5.7

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
FM Palikir SB Auki
Culture 4.9 5.2
Indoors Fun 2.6 2.5
Language Learning Opportunities 3.3 2.7
Local Experiences & Tours 5.5 5.8
Nightlife 2.0 1.8
Outdoors & Nature 8.7 8.4

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
FM Palikir SB Auki
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.7 0.5
Nomad Friendly 1.4 1.7
Online Community Presence 0.7 0.4

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
FM Palikir SB Auki
Cafes with WiFi 1.8 1.1
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.4 0.3
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.9 0.6
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.8 0.4
Internet Speed 3.2 2.3
Local SIM Card Availability 4.7 5.2

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
FM Palikir SB Auki
Fitness Facilities 2.6 1.6
Food Scene 2.9 2.5
Healthy Food Options 3.3 2.4
Yoga Studios 1.1 0.6

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
FM Palikir SB Auki
Healthcare 3.7 2.7
Healthcare Affordability 5.9 5.0
Healthcare Quality 3.5 2.3

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
FM Palikir SB Auki
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 0.6
Ease of Business Registration 3.3 2.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.1 2.9
Freedom of Speech 6.9 6.2
Political Stability 7.1 4.6
Tax Friendliness 7.6 5.0
Visa Ease 4.4 3.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
FM Palikir SB Auki
Air Quality 9.0 8.0
Cleanliness 5.6 5.1
Environmental Quality 8.5 7.3
Family Friendly 5.6 4.6
Language Barrier 6.8 4.8
Work-Life Balance 7.0 5.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
FM Palikir SB Auki
Female Friendly 6.7 5.0
Racial Tolerance 7.0 5.8
Safety 7.8 5.6

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
FM Palikir SB Auki
Airport Connectivity 3.2 2.6
Cycling 2.6 2.4
Intercity Travel Options 2.6 2.0
Public Transit 1.9 2.1
Ride-sharing Services 0.4 0.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.7 1.0
Walkability 3.7 4.6

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
FM Palikir SB Auki
Coworking Quality 0.9 0.6
Freelance Ecosystem 1.8 1.1
Networking Opportunities 1.6 1.3
Remote Job Opportunities 1.6 1.2
Time Zone Favorability 3.0 3.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
FM Palikir SB Auki
Jeans $40 per pair $57 per pair
Summer Dress $30 per dress $40 per dress
Running Shoes $80 per pair $107 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
FM Palikir SB Auki
Dining Out $40 per month $76 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
FM Palikir SB Auki
Cinema Ticket $7.00 per ticket $7.56 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
FM Palikir SB Auki
Coffee $2.50 per cup $4.41 per cup
Beer $2.00 per pint $3.78 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $5.00 per meal $8.19 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $40 per meal $57 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.00 per meal $11 per meal
Apples $3.00 per kg $5.67 per kg
Bread $1.50 per loaf $1.89 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.00 per bottle $1.51 per bottle
Milk $2.00 per liter $3.53 per liter
Rice $1.50 per kg $2.27 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.00 per kg $12 per kg
Beef $10 per kg $14 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $12 per bottle $20 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
FM Palikir SB Auki
Groceries $250 per month $277 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
FM Palikir SB Auki
Health Insurance $15 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
FM Palikir SB Auki
Doctor Visit (GP) $30 per visit $32 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.00 per purchase $9.45 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
FM Palikir SB Auki
Housing $350 per month $353 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $500 per month $479 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $900 per month $1,197 per month
Coworking Space $120 per month $151 per month
Coliving Space $500 per month $567 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
FM Palikir SB Auki
Internet & Mobile $25 per month $38 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
FM Palikir SB Auki
Leisure Activities $15 per month $32 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
FM Palikir SB Auki
Haircut $10 per visit $7.56 per visit
Laundry $5.00 per kg $6.30 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
FM Palikir SB Auki
Mobile Plan $15 per month $32 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $60 per month $139 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $10 one-time $6.30 one-time
Gym Membership $35 per month $50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $15 per hour $10 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
FM Palikir SB Auki
Transportation $15 per month $57 per month
Taxi Start $2.00 per trip $1.89 per trip
Taxi per km $1.00 per km $1.51 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $30 per month $44 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $6.00 per trip $7.56 per trip
Gasoline $1.20 per liter $1.83 per liter
Scooter Rental $20 per month $23 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
FM Palikir SB Auki
Utilities $70 per month $82 per month
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