Cost of living comparison
Marshall Islands is 38.8% more expensive than United Arab Emirates overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 91.3% more in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 3.9 times more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 46.0% more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
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pay 3.7% less in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 63.4% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 49.4% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
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pay 38.8% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries, restaurants, and transportation in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in United Arab Emirates. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, and housing are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, groceries and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of United Arab Emirates, you would:
pay 91.3% more for restaurants
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.01
AED29.43
|
$15.00
|
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|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.22
AED30.18
|
$11.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.02
AED3.73
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.57
AED2.09
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 3.9 times more for groceries
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.26
AED4.64
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.08
AED18.66
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$6.80
AED24.96
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.47
AED9.06
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.33
AED12.21
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.94
AED3.47
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.74
AED2.72
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.72
AED2.64
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.56
AED2.07
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.45
AED1.64
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.47
AED1.74
|
$2.49
|
|
pay 46.0% more for transportation
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.06
AED11.23
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$48.60
AED178.47
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$42,240.06
AED155,118.60
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.46
AED31.06
|
$14.50
|
|
pay 3.7% less for housing
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$95.75
AED351.63
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,395.59
AED5,125.02
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$985.52
AED3,619.15
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$115.48
AED424.07
|
$191.13
|
|
pay 63.4% less for childcare
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$507.75
AED1,864.63
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,162.28
AED29,974.42
|
$3,570.00
|
|
pay 49.4% less for entertainment and sports
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$10.55
AED38.74
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.03
AED18.45
|
$3.75
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$6.23
AED22.87
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$84.91
AED311.82
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.83
AED47.12
|
?? | |
pay 38.8% less for clothing
|
United Arab Emirates
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$64.14
AED235.55
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$64.91
AED238.38
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$93.31
AED342.65
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.50
AED354.36
|
$54.00
|
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