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Pohnpei vs Yakushima

FM Micronesia JP Japan

Pohnpei, Micronesia compared with Yakushima, Japan: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Country Micronesia Japan
Nomad score 4.0 / 10 4.9 / 10
Cost of living $1,860 / mo $2,122 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 32° / 25°C 28° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI) 24 Good 45 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Average high 29.9°C 22.3°C
Average low 25°C 17.3°C
Precipitation 297 mm / mo 376 mm / mo
Sunshine 273 h / mo 246 h / mo
Humidity 83% 85%
Rain days 26 / mo 19.3 / mo
Wind speed 16.5 km/h 15.5 km/h

FM Pohnpei · average high by month

JP Yakushima · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
US AQI 24 45
PM2.5 4.7 µg/m³ 15.2 µg/m³
PM10 7.1 µg/m³ 22.1 µg/m³
Ozone 29 µg/m³ 103 µg/m³
UV index 0.4 0.8

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.3 1.7
Local Payment Services 3.0 4.6
Startup Scene 1.5 1.9

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Air Conditioning 4.2 5.4
Green Spaces 8.6 9.4
Natural Disaster Risk 2.9 4.9
Noise Pollution 6.8 8.5
Seasonal Variety 2.1 5.5
Weather 3.8 6.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Mobile Network Coverage 4.1 6.7
Power Grid Reliability 3.9 8.3
Public WiFi Availability 1.9 4.1
VPN Reliability 4.5 7.9

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Accommodation Cost 5.0 3.8
Cost of Living 4.5 4.3
Currency Stability 8.0 9.2
Entertainment Cost 4.7 4.7
Food & Groceries 3.7 4.1
Gym Membership Cost 3.9 2.8
Transportation Cost 4.3 3.6

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Culture 5.9 6.9
Indoors Fun 2.4 3.2
Language Learning Opportunities 2.7 4.0
Local Experiences & Tours 6.3 7.5
Nightlife 2.0 2.0
Outdoors & Nature 9.0 9.5

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.8 0.7
Nomad Friendly 2.0 2.2
Online Community Presence 0.9 1.2

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Cafes with WiFi 1.4 3.6
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.5 1.5
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.7 2.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.6 1.2
Internet Speed 2.3 5.7
Local SIM Card Availability 4.7 6.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Fitness Facilities 2.8 2.9
Food Scene 4.4 4.9
Healthy Food Options 4.3 5.2
Yoga Studios 1.4 3.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Healthcare 3.3 6.5
Healthcare Affordability 5.3 6.8
Healthcare Quality 3.0 6.4

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.5 4.1
Ease of Business Registration 3.1 3.2
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.0 2.9
Freedom of Speech 7.5 7.6
Political Stability 7.4 9.0
Tax Friendliness 7.3 3.3
Visa Ease 5.5 5.6

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Air Quality 9.0 9.4
Cleanliness 5.8 8.8
Environmental Quality 8.4 9.3
Family Friendly 6.3 6.8
Language Barrier 6.7 3.2
Work-Life Balance 7.2 8.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Female Friendly 6.6 8.3
Racial Tolerance 6.7 6.5
Safety 7.8 9.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Airport Connectivity 3.7 4.0
Cycling 2.7 3.2
Intercity Travel Options 2.2 3.4
Public Transit 1.8 3.3
Ride-sharing Services 0.6 1.2
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 1.9 4.5
Walkability 3.8 4.1

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Coworking Quality 1.2 2.2
Freelance Ecosystem 1.6 2.1
Networking Opportunities 1.9 2.1
Remote Job Opportunities 1.9 2.2
Time Zone Favorability 5.1 6.3

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Jeans $60 per pair $50 per pair
Summer Dress $40 per dress $31 per dress
Running Shoes $90 per pair $62 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Dining Out $60 per month $62 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Cinema Ticket $8.00 per ticket $11 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Coffee $3.50 per cup $2.50 per cup
Beer $4.00 per pint $3.74 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.00 per meal $7.49 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $50 per meal $37 per meal
Fast Food Combo $10 per meal $4.99 per meal
Apples $5.00 per kg $1.87 per kg
Bread $2.00 per loaf $1.56 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.50 per bottle $0.94 per bottle
Milk $3.00 per liter $1.25 per liter
Rice $2.00 per kg $2.50 per kg
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg $4.99 per kg
Beef $15 per kg $12 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $15 per bottle $16 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Groceries $250 per month $218 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Health Insurance $0.00 per month $50 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Doctor Visit (GP) $30 per visit $31 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.00 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Housing $350 per month $343 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $550 per month $437 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $800 per month $936 per month
Coworking Space $120 per month $187 per month
Coliving Space $400 per month $624 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $31 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Leisure Activities $20 per month $31 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Haircut $8.00 per visit $19 per visit
Laundry $5.00 per kg $6.24 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Mobile Plan $20 per month $31 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $60 per month $31 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $10 one-time $19 one-time
Gym Membership $30 per month $62 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $10 per hour $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Transportation $30 per month $31 per month
Taxi Start $1.50 per trip $3.74 per trip
Taxi per km $0.80 per km $1.87 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $30 per month $62 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.00 per trip $9.36 per trip
Gasoline $1.50 per liter $1.12 per liter
Scooter Rental $15 per month $31 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
FM Pohnpei JP Yakushima
Utilities $70 per month $75 per month
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