Cost of living comparison
Marshall Islands is 11.9% cheaper than French Polynesia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 21.5% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 80.8% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 21.6% less in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 20.6% more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 63.4% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 19.6% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
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pay 58.7% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries and housing in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in French Polynesia. Expenses including childcare, clothing, transportation, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 21.5% less for restaurants
|
French Polynesia
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.43
CFPF1,766
|
$15.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.62
CFPF1,330
|
$11.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
CFPF338
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
CFPF285
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 80.8% more for groceries
|
French Polynesia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.25
CFPF257
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.61
CFPF642
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.89
CFPF674
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.16
CFPF819
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.50
CFPF629
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.44
CFPF280
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF81
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.89
CFPF559
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.03
CFPF347
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.04
CFPF233
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF82
|
$2.49
|
|
pay 21.6% less for transportation
|
French Polynesia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.27
CFPF603
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,759.02
CFPF2,261,103
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$116.76
CFPF13,361
|
$14.50
|
|
pay 20.6% more for housing
|
French Polynesia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.35
CFPF11,254
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,088.99
CFPF124,618
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$943.04
CFPF107,916
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$77.89
CFPF8,913
|
$191.13
|
|
pay 63.4% less for childcare
|
French Polynesia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$449.07
CFPF51,389
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,981.37
CFPF1,027,774
|
$3,570.00
|
|
pay 19.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
French Polynesia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.49
CFPF514
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.86
CFPF442
|
$3.75
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.14
CFPF1,274
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.60
CFPF6,935
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.57
CFPF1,439
|
?? | |
pay 58.7% less for clothing
|
French Polynesia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$118.19
CFPF13,525
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$87.78
CFPF10,045
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$138.76
CFPF15,879
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.19
CFPF13,525
|
$54.00
|
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