Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Marshall Islands Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Marshall Islands

๐Ÿ˜ Solo nomad: United States is 23.9% more expensive than Marshall Islands without rent, and 37.7% more expensive with rent.
๐Ÿ˜ Family of 3: United States is 24.7% more expensive than Marshall Islands without rent, and 38.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
United States
Marshall Islands
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$12.29 $12.29
65.66%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$29.70 $29.70
150.30%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$10.46 $10.46
9.18%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$4.00 $4.00
30.25%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$1.82 $1.82
43.96%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$2.29 $2.29
-6.11%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$4.39 $4.39
33.03%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$4.98 $4.98
44.18%
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
United States
Marshall Islands
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.22 $2.22
-51.35%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$3.37 $3.37
6.53%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.76 $1.76
167.61%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$3.95 $3.95
10.89%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$29.63 $29.63
-57.24%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$11.02 $11.02
12.52%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$18.58 $18.58
-11.79%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$4.49 $4.49
14.92%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$7.27 $7.27
-76.34%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$8.80 $8.80
-49.20%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$12.54 $12.54
-60.05%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$5.31 $5.31
-45.20%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$5.49 $5.49
-44.26%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$3.82 $3.82
-43.46%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.56 $1.56
41.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
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Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$9.87 $9.87
51.37%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
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Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$2.14 $2.14
72.90%
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
United States
Marshall Islands
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$2.46 $2.46
3.66%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$2.52 $2.52
46.43%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.49 $1.49
19.46%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$4.87 $4.87
520.94%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.78 $1.78
-46.63%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$18.9K $18.9K
57.60%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$13.2K $13.2K
98.59%
๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Marshall Islands
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$254 $254
-17.56%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$37.36 $37.36
56.05%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$71.4 $71.4
0.99%
๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
United States
Marshall Islands
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$32.77 $32.77
40.07%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
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Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
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๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
United States
Marshall Islands
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$150 $150
810.99%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$3,613 $3,613
530.56%
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
United States
Marshall Islands
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$56.4 $56.4
-6.05%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$39.91 $39.91
7.64%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$35.26 $35.26
153.66%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$54.4 $54.4
108.23%
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
United States
Marshall Islands
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$766 $766
130.49%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$843 $843
73.10%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$1,386 $1,386
106.76%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$1,408 $1,408
67.56%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
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๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
United States
Marshall Islands
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$1,493 $1,493
188.45%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Marshall Islands: April 11, 2026

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