Cost of living comparison
Marshall Islands is 31.0% cheaper than Turks and Caicos Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 24.2% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
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pay 1.1% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
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pay 13.3% less in Marshall Islands
- Housing
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pay 22.2% less in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
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pay 62.7% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 49.5% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
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pay 46.0% less in Marshall Islands
Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, restaurants, housing, and transportation are lower in Marshall Islands.
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of Turks and Caicos Islands, you would:
pay 24.2% less for restaurants
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.00
|
$15.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.50
|
$11.00
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.25
|
$1.50
|
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pay 1.1% more for groceries
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.94
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.23
|
$14.57
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$19.94
|
$8.52
|
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.00
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.80
|
$4.99
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.99
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.29
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.95
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.00
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.49
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pay 13.3% less for transportation
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.86
|
$6.81
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$18,500.00
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$14.50
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pay 22.2% less for housing
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$106.50
|
$76.67
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.00
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$950.00
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$229.41
|
$191.13
|
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pay 62.7% less for childcare
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$500.00
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,000.00
|
$3,570.00
|
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pay 49.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
|
$4.00
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.50
|
$3.75
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.00
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$100.00
|
$33.33
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? | ?? | |
pay 46.0% less for clothing
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$80.00
|
$57.50
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$60.00
|
$40.00
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$150.00
|
$35.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$100.00
|
$54.00
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