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Yap vs Ngerulmud

FM Micronesia PW Palau

Yap, Micronesia compared with Ngerulmud, Palau: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Country Micronesia Palau
Nomad score 4.1 / 10 3.8 / 10
Cost of living $2,020 / mo $2,290 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 28° / 27°C 28° / 24°C
Air quality (AQI) 44 Good 70 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Average high 28.8°C 28.6°C
Average low 26.5°C 24.5°C
Precipitation 326 mm / mo 496 mm / mo
Sunshine 287 h / mo 259 h / mo
Humidity 80% 87%
Rain days 24.1 / mo 27.7 / mo
Wind speed 27.6 km/h 17.3 km/h

FM Yap · average high by month

PW Ngerulmud · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
US AQI 44 70
PM2.5 9.5 µg/m³ 27.9 µg/m³
PM10 14 µg/m³ 34.1 µg/m³
Ozone 61 µg/m³ 65 µg/m³
UV index 0 2.1

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.9 2.3
Local Payment Services 2.4 2.5
Startup Scene 1.2 1.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Air Conditioning 5.0 5.6
Green Spaces 8.3 8.1
Natural Disaster Risk 3.8 3.9
Noise Pollution 7.9 7.8
Seasonal Variety 2.6 2.5
Weather 5.1 5.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Mobile Network Coverage 4.3 6.0
Power Grid Reliability 4.1 5.1
Public WiFi Availability 2.0 3.2
VPN Reliability 5.3 6.6

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Accommodation Cost 3.6 2.2
Cost of Living 3.9 2.3
Currency Stability 9.5 8.8
Entertainment Cost 5.3 2.7
Food & Groceries 2.9 2.0
Gym Membership Cost 3.0 3.4
Transportation Cost 4.3 3.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Culture 6.8 4.2
Indoors Fun 2.4 2.2
Language Learning Opportunities 2.5 2.3
Local Experiences & Tours 7.0 5.3
Nightlife 2.1 1.2
Outdoors & Nature 9.0 9.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.2 0.5
Nomad Friendly 2.1 1.9
Online Community Presence 1.0 0.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Cafes with WiFi 1.5 1.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.5 0.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.0 0.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.8 0.6
Internet Speed 2.8 2.3
Local SIM Card Availability 4.8 3.5

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Fitness Facilities 2.5 1.8
Food Scene 3.9 2.3
Healthy Food Options 3.3 2.5
Yoga Studios 1.3 0.8

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Healthcare 4.6 4.2
Healthcare Affordability 7.3 5.1
Healthcare Quality 3.9 4.1

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.4 2.9
Ease of Business Registration 2.7 3.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.1 2.9
Freedom of Speech 7.3 7.7
Political Stability 7.5 8.2
Tax Friendliness 6.0 7.8
Visa Ease 4.5 6.3

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Air Quality 9.1 8.8
Cleanliness 7.2 7.6
Environmental Quality 8.6 8.8
Family Friendly 5.7 5.4
Language Barrier 6.8 6.9
Work-Life Balance 7.4 5.5

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Female Friendly 6.7 7.1
Racial Tolerance 7.3 7.3
Safety 8.0 8.4

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Airport Connectivity 3.3 4.4
Cycling 3.0 2.7
Intercity Travel Options 1.8 2.0
Public Transit 1.3 1.7
Ride-sharing Services 0.5 0.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.6 2.9
Walkability 4.0 2.8

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Coworking Quality 1.0 0.8
Freelance Ecosystem 1.9 1.3
Networking Opportunities 2.1 1.5
Remote Job Opportunities 2.0 1.2
Time Zone Favorability 5.0 4.4

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Jeans $50 per pair $55 per pair
Summer Dress $35 per dress $45 per dress
Running Shoes $100 per pair $95 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Dining Out $50 per month $80 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Cinema Ticket $6.00 per ticket $9.00 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Coffee $4.00 per cup $4.50 per cup
Beer $4.50 per pint $6.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $10 per meal $12 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $55 per meal $55 per meal
Fast Food Combo $9.00 per meal $10 per meal
Apples $3.50 per kg $3.50 per kg
Bread $2.50 per loaf $2.50 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.50 per bottle $1.50 per bottle
Milk $3.00 per liter $2.50 per liter
Rice $1.80 per kg $2.00 per kg
Chicken Fillets $10 per kg $9.00 per kg
Beef $15 per kg $13 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $18 per bottle $16 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Groceries $200 per month $250 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Health Insurance $20 per month $30 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Doctor Visit (GP) $60 per visit $60 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.00 per purchase $12 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Housing $350 per month $400 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $500 per month $900 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $950 per month $1,200 per month
Coworking Space $150 per month $150 per month
Coliving Space $600 per month $800 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Internet & Mobile $40 per month $40 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Leisure Activities $20 per month $30 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Haircut $12 per visit $18 per visit
Laundry $8.00 per kg $12 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Mobile Plan $25 per month $25 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $70 per month $60 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $15 one-time $12 one-time
Gym Membership $45 per month $45 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $18 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Transportation $30 per month $30 per month
Taxi Start $3.50 per trip $3.50 per trip
Taxi per km $1.50 per km $1.50 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $40 per month $35 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $8.00 per trip $9.00 per trip
Gasoline $2.80 per liter $1.80 per liter
Scooter Rental $25 per month $18 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
FM Yap PW Ngerulmud
Utilities $100 per month $70 per month