Cost of living comparison
Marshall Islands is 5.2% more expensive than Israel overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 25.6% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 2.9 times more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 14.1% less in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 43.6% more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 76.3% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 31.8% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 45.8% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries and housing in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in Israel. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of Israel, you would:
pay 25.6% less for restaurants
|
Israel
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.92
₪69.92
|
$15.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.73
₪54.42
|
$11.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.61
₪9.64
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.05
₪7.58
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 2.9 times more for groceries
|
Israel
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.24
₪8.29
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.94
₪25.64
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.77
₪25.00
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.74
₪13.81
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.50
₪16.61
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.39
₪5.13
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.90
₪3.33
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.79
₪2.92
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.90
₪3.32
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.63
₪2.33
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.60
₪2.22
|
$2.49
|
|
pay 14.1% less for transportation
|
Israel
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.15
₪26.40
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$55.86
₪206.38
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$38,349.49
₪141,690.94
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$12.71
₪46.94
|
$14.50
|
|
pay 43.6% more for housing
|
Israel
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$26.90
₪99.38
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$996.96
₪3,683.50
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$867.88
₪3,206.57
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$164.21
₪606.70
|
$191.13
|
|
pay 76.3% less for childcare
|
Israel
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$878.81
₪3,246.96
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$11,812.07
₪43,642.39
|
$3,570.00
|
|
pay 31.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Israel
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.94
₪29.34
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.67
₪13.57
|
$3.75
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.64
₪35.60
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$64.13
₪236.96
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.47
₪42.39
|
?? | |
pay 45.8% less for clothing
|
Israel
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$83.32
₪307.84
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$53.42
₪197.36
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$112.69
₪416.36
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$128.71
₪475.55
|
$54.00
|
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