Cost of living comparison
Marshall Islands is 51.1% cheaper than Bermuda.
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of Bermuda, you would:
pay 55.9% less for restaurants
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Bermuda
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$50.00
BMD50.00
|
$13.75
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$15.00
BMD15.00
|
$11.00
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.19
BMD3.19
|
$1.25
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
BMD2.75
|
$1.00
|
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pay 9.5% less for groceries
|
Bermuda
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$8.20
BMD8.20
|
$3.40
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.93
BMD5.93
|
$13.75
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$16.07
BMD16.07
|
$8.52
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$8.10
BMD8.10
|
$2.88
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$9.59
BMD9.59
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$5.20
BMD5.20
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.20
BMD3.20
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.42
BMD4.42
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$4.32
BMD4.32
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$3.84
BMD3.84
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.84
BMD2.84
|
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pay 53.0% less for transportation
|
Bermuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.77
BMD8.77
|
$6.51
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$69.00
BMD69.00
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,500.00
BMD36,500.00
|
$12,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$36.38
BMD36.38
|
$12.25
|
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pay 48.9% less for housing
|
Bermuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$138.75
BMD138.75
|
$85.00
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,955.56
BMD2,955.56
|
$750.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,175.00
BMD2,175.00
|
$700.00
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$199.60
BMD199.60
|
$170.42
|
|
pay 87.9% less for childcare
|
Bermuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,268.00
BMD1,268.00
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,555.56
BMD24,555.56
|
$3,046.67
|
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pay 63.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Bermuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.00
BMD10.00
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.68
BMD5.68
|
$2.92
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.50
BMD17.50
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$136.00
BMD136.00
|
$30.00
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.00
BMD13.00
|
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pay 39.6% less for clothing
|
Bermuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.50
BMD52.50
|
$57.50
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$60.00
BMD60.00
|
$40.00
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$140.00
BMD140.00
|
$35.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$133.83
BMD133.83
|
$54.00
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