Cost of living comparison
Marshall Islands is 57.5% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 4.3% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
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pay 2.7 times more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
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pay 2.2 times more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
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pay 23.9% more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
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pay 76.4% more in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 21.6% more in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
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pay 9.8% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries, transportation, childcare, housing, and entertainment and sports in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including clothing and restaurants are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, groceries, transportation, and childcare are significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 4.3% less for restaurants
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$15.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$11.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 2.7 times more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$2.49
|
|
pay 2.2 times more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$14.50
|
|
pay 23.9% more for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$191.13
|
|
pay 76.4% more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$3,570.00
|
|
pay 21.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$3.75
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
?? | |
pay 9.8% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$35.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$54.00
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