Cost of living comparison
Ecuador is 19.7% cheaper than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 56.3% less in Ecuador
- Groceries
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pay 68.2% less in Ecuador
- Transportation
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pay 17.5% less in Ecuador
- Housing
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pay 65.5% less in Ecuador
- Childcare
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pay 43.1% more in Ecuador
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 28.8% less in Ecuador
- Clothing
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pay 55.1% more in Ecuador
The cost of clothing and childcare in Ecuador are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Expenses including groceries, housing, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and transportation are lower in Ecuador.
If you lived in Ecuador instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 56.3% less for restaurants
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Marshall Islands
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Ecuador
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
|
$3.39
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$6.83
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$0.90
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$0.62
|
|
pay 68.2% less for groceries
|
Marshall Islands
|
Ecuador
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$1.64
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
$3.00
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$4.18
|
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$2.19
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$2.60
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$0.87
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$0.53
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$0.59
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
$0.54
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.53
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$0.49
|
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pay 17.5% less for transportation
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Marshall Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$2.46
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$24.42
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$23,111.11
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$12.51
|
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pay 65.5% less for housing
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Marshall Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$30.71
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$344.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$278.18
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$37.19
|
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pay 43.1% more for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
$227.49
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$4,800.83
|
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pay 28.8% less for entertainment and sports
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Marshall Islands
|
Ecuador
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
|
$2.17
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.75
|
$2.37
|
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.97
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$32.03
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.55
|
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pay 55.1% more for clothing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Ecuador
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$53.26
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$46.74
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$93.54
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
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$77.58
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