Cost of living
Marshall Islands compared to Santa Barbara Province
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Overview comparison
Marshall IslandsSanta Barbara Province
Consumer prices in Santa Barbara Province are roughly 27% higher than in Marshall Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Marshall Islands | Santa Barbara Province |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,374 | 3,469 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,734 | 7,975 |
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| Without rent one person | 983 | 896 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,641 | 3,122 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,477.31 | 1,834.83 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 3,102.67 | 3,598.2 |
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| Food person | 505 | 809 |
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| Food family | 1,593 | 1,627 |
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| Transport person | 106.78 | 134.43 |
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| Transport family | 231.35 | 424.14 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.26 years | 68.56 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Marshall Islands | Santa Barbara Province |
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| Lunch Menu | 20.72 | 25.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 71.13 | 96.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 10.44 | 11.59 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.46 | 7.37 |
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| Cappuccino | 5.71 | 4.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.95 | 2.64 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Marshall Islands | Santa Barbara Province |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,645.46 | 2,016.57 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,466.83 | 1,461.81 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,837.26 | 3,946.86 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,067.65 | 3,594.2 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 110.45 | 129.21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 192.61 | 188.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 67.8 | 57.41 |
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Transportation
| Item | Marshall Islands | Santa Barbara Province |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.49 | 7.71 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,038 | 11,213 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,182 | 6,873 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.25 | 3.07 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 81.16% | 85.87% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.59 | 18.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.97 | 0.94 |
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Groceries
| Item | Marshall Islands | Santa Barbara Province |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 3.2 | 4.27 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.04 | 5.21 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.22 | 13.07 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.18 | 16.19 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.53 | 16.16 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 2.09 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 | 1.83 |
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Other
| Item | Marshall Islands | Santa Barbara Province |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 49.58 | 107.39 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 16.59 | 16.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 96.16 | 123.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 16.58 | 28.23 |
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| Brand Jeans | 49.12 | 67.92 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 92.59 | 108.56 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,232.66 | 2,376.59 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 24,559 | 24,130 |
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