Cost of living comparison
Monrovia is 15.2% cheaper than Majuro.
- Restaurants
-
pay 8.0% more in Monrovia
- Groceries
-
pay 26.4% less in Monrovia
- Transportation
-
pay 42.0% less in Monrovia
- Housing
-
pay 17.9% less in Monrovia
- Childcare
-
pay 54.2% less in Monrovia
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 24.9% more in Monrovia
- Clothing
-
pay 1.1% more in Monrovia
The cost of entertainment and sports, restaurants, and clothing in Monrovia are more expensive than in Majuro. Expenses including childcare, transportation, groceries, and housing are lower in Monrovia.
If you lived in Monrovia instead of Majuro, you would:
pay 8.0% more for restaurants
|
Majuro
|
Monrovia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
|
$8.25
LRD1,646.59
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$11.00
LRD2,195.45
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$1.88
LRD374.22
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.50
LRD498.97
|
|
pay 26.4% less for groceries
|
Majuro
|
Monrovia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$1.65
LRD330.01
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
$5.91
LRD1,178.64
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$6.08
LRD1,214.13
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$3.63
LRD724.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$4.48
LRD893.44
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$0.74
LRD148.17
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$2.58
LRD514.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$3.95
LRD789.08
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
$3.18
LRD634.76
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$1.03
LRD205.55
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$3.88
LRD773.40
|
|
pay 42.0% less for transportation
|
Majuro
|
Monrovia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$4.03
LRD804.62
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$20.00
LRD3,991.73
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$5,069.87
LRD1,011,877.15
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$12.69
LRD2,533.14
|
|
pay 17.9% less for housing
|
Majuro
|
Monrovia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$93.25
LRD18,611.40
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$666.67
LRD133,057.52
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$90.00
LRD17,962.77
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$208.46
LRD41,605.17
|
|
pay 54.2% less for childcare
|
Majuro
|
Monrovia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
$74.33
LRD14,835.39
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$1,500.00
LRD299,379.43
|
|
pay 24.9% more for entertainment and sports
|
Majuro
|
Monrovia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
|
$2.50
LRD498.97
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.75
|
$3.12
LRD623.71
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.00
LRD997.93
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$76.25
LRD15,218.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$9.75
LRD1,945.92
|
|
pay 1.1% more for clothing
|
Majuro
|
Monrovia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$18.41
LRD3,674.87
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$33.75
LRD6,736.04
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$56.25
LRD11,226.73
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$68.75
LRD13,721.56
|
|
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