Cost of living
Marshall Islands compared to Maryland (United States)
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Overview comparison
Marshall IslandsMaryland (United States)
Consumer prices in Marshall Islands are roughly 9% higher than in Maryland (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Marshall Islands | Maryland (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,374 | 2,449 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,734 | 4,535 |
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| Without rent one person | 983 | 864 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,641 | 2,503 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,477.31 | 1,671.61 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,102.67 | 2,289.33 |
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| Food person | 505 | 672 |
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| Food family | 1,593 | 1,745 |
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| Transport person | 106.78 | 77.47 |
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| Transport family | 231.35 | 232.48 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.26 years | 68.11 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Marshall Islands | Maryland (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.72 | 19.96 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.13 | 81.94 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.44 | 10.24 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.46 | 5.07 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.71 | 4.6 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.95 | 2.17 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Marshall Islands | Maryland (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,645.46 | 1,425.43 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,466.83 | 1,616.48 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,837.26 | 3,432.44 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,067.65 | 2,091.75 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.45 | 90.63 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 192.61 | 175.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.8 | 84.59 |
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Transportation
| Item | Marshall Islands | Maryland (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.49 | 7.19 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,038 | 3,209 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,182 | 1,978 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.25 | 2.93 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 81.16% | 71.39% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.59 | 19.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 0.93 |
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Groceries
| Item | Marshall Islands | Maryland (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.2 | 3.93 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.04 | 3.16 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.22 | 15.73 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.18 | 11.14 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.53 | 12.92 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.94 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.74 |
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Other
| Item | Marshall Islands | Maryland (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.58 | 48.07 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.59 | 16.62 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.16 | 93.44 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.58 | 15.6 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.12 | 54.73 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.59 | 85.85 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,232.66 | 1,410.29 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,559 | 21,528 |
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