Cost of living comparison
Marshall Islands is 36.3% more expensive than South Korea overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 91.8% more in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 64.3% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 33.7% more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 2.6 times more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 72.1% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 4.3% more in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 27.5% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of housing, restaurants, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in South Korea. Expenses including childcare and clothing are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, housing and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of South Korea, you would:
pay 91.8% more for restaurants
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.16
₩8,518
|
$15.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.24
₩7,246
|
$11.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.47
₩2,036
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.79
₩1,095
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 64.3% more for groceries
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.08
₩4,255
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.40
₩7,474
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.46
₩10,315
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.76
₩3,814
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.32
₩4,593
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.17
₩4,381
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.49
₩2,059
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.53
₩3,501
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.41
₩3,339
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.82
₩2,524
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.21
₩1,673
|
$2.49
|
|
pay 33.7% more for transportation
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.39
₩6,075
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$45.32
₩62,672
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,023.07
₩37,372,666
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.17
₩11,301
|
$14.50
|
|
pay 2.6 times more for housing
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.65
₩24,416
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$426.93
₩590,443
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$328.41
₩454,193
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$111.42
₩154,096
|
$191.13
|
|
pay 72.1% less for childcare
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$373.40
₩516,410
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,907.58
₩31,680,978
|
$3,570.00
|
|
pay 4.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.09
₩4,279
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.39
₩4,687
|
$3.75
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.21
₩4,445
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.71
₩63,218
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.10
₩13,966
|
?? | |
pay 27.5% less for clothing
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$60.70
₩83,954
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$44.52
₩61,574
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.99
₩100,948
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$93.73
₩129,628
|
$54.00
|
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