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Bookmark & shareIn part because the islands are so spread out, and in part because the economy is reliant upon imported items, the Federated States of Micronesia can be an expensive place to travel. Your airfare will be the biggest outlay, but accommodation is also pretty expensive - there's not much in the way of budget rooms, and if you want to stay at a beach resort you'll be shelling out about US$150.00 a night. Budget travellers will need to stick to around US$80.00 a day, and travelling comfortably, including car hire, starts from around US$120.00 a day. Expect to shell out upwards around US$200.00 daily if you go diving.
US dollars are the official currency of the country, and there's really no point bringing anything else. US dollar travellers' cheques are accepted just about everywhere, with most large hotels, restaurants and shops accepting them as cash. There are no commercial banks on Chuuk or Kosrae, so make sure you've got enough cash to get by before you visit these areas. Credit cards are widely accepted on Pohnpei, and they're making inroads on Kosrae, Chuuk and Yap.
Tipping 10% to 15% is catching on in Pohnpei but, despite the American influence, it's not really done elsewhere in the FSM. Most things are sold with a fixed price, although there are a few fruit markets where you could give your haggling skills a polish. Don't expect miracles.
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- US Dollar
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| Low | Mid | High | Deluxe |
| US$45-50 | US$60-70 | US$80-150 | US$150+ |
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| Low | Mid | High | Deluxe |
| US$5-10 | US$10-15 | US$15-25 | US$25+ |
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