Cost of living comparison
Marshall Islands is 2.5% more expensive than United Kingdom overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 5.8% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
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pay 2.8 times more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
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pay 22.0% less in Marshall Islands
- Housing
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pay 5.3% more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 85.4% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 21.5% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
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pay 33.1% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries and housing in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in United Kingdom. Expenses including childcare, clothing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of United Kingdom, you would:
pay 5.8% less for restaurants
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United Kingdom
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.70
£14.48
|
$15.00
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.25
£7.17
|
$11.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.23
£1.73
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.57
£1.21
|
$1.50
|
|
pay 2.8 times more for groceries
|
United Kingdom
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.53
£1.18
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.35
£3.37
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.92
£4.59
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.77
£2.92
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.70
£2.87
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.23
£0.95
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.67
£0.52
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.26
£0.97
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.42
£1.10
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.50
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.65
£0.50
|
$2.49
|
|
pay 22.0% less for transportation
|
United Kingdom
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.07
£5.48
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$98.23
£76.08
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$34,832.80
£26,978.10
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.15
£13.28
|
$14.50
|
|
pay 5.3% more for housing
|
United Kingdom
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$39.40
£30.52
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,243.58
£963.16
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,020.84
£790.64
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$229.21
£177.52
|
$191.13
|
|
pay 85.4% less for childcare
|
United Kingdom
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,497.56
£1,159.87
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$18,629.32
£14,428.47
|
$3,570.00
|
|
pay 21.5% less for entertainment and sports
|
United Kingdom
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.63
£4.36
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.12
£3.19
|
$3.75
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$17.47
£13.53
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$45.31
£35.10
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.89
£9.99
|
?? | |
pay 33.1% less for clothing
|
United Kingdom
|
Marshall Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$78.43
£60.74
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.13
£31.08
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.36
£69.98
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$96.72
£74.91
|
$54.00
|
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