| it's $270 for the year. However, I'd recommend instead getting just a large refrigerator for two reasons:
1. It's most likely going to be cheaper.
2. Larger--the MicroFridge refrigerator portion is not that huge.
Odds are that you're not going to be using the microwave all too often, and there are kitchenettes in most of the buildings where you can quickly use the microwave for something. In my opinion, the extra money isn't worth the microwave, especially with the decrease in space. Now, if you plan on using the microwave a lot, it's completely different, but I found from personal experience that I only really needed a fridge. | 
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