Cost of living comparison
Marshall Islands is 18.6% cheaper than New Caledonia overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 7.3% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 40.1% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 5.1% less in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 22.9% more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 79.5% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 47.0% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 54.4% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries and housing in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in New Caledonia. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation are lower in Marshall Islands.
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of New Caledonia, you would:
pay 7.3% less for restaurants
|
New Caledonia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.72
CFPF1,725
|
$15.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.47
CFPF1,478
|
$11.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.54
CFPF279
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.23
CFPF136
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 40.1% more for groceries
|
New Caledonia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.56
CFPF281
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.19
CFPF898
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.15
CFPF455
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.42
CFPF595
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
CFPF849
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.79
CFPF197
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$2.98
CFPF327
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.85
CFPF313
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.01
CFPF331
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CFPF174
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.36
CFPF149
|
$2.49
|
|
pay 5.1% less for transportation
|
New Caledonia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.77
CFPF634
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$57.93
CFPF6,356
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,659.34
CFPF3,473,830
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.39
CFPF1,469
|
$14.50
|
|
pay 22.9% more for housing
|
New Caledonia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$54.97
CFPF6,031
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$740.96
CFPF81,302
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$655.64
CFPF71,940
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$157.39
CFPF17,270
|
$191.13
|
|
pay 79.5% less for childcare
|
New Caledonia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$730.48
CFPF80,153
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$3,570.00
|
|
pay 47.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
New Caledonia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.33
CFPF1,133
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.75
CFPF631
|
$3.75
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.78
CFPF1,951
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.62
CFPF6,652
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.68
CFPF1,281
|
?? | |
pay 54.4% less for clothing
|
New Caledonia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$98.80
CFPF10,840
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$59.88
CFPF6,570
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$114.51
CFPF12,565
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$202.08
CFPF22,173
|
$54.00
|
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