Cost of living
Philippines compared to Marshall Islands
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Marshall Islands are roughly 16% higher than in Philippines.
Cost of living
| Item | Philippines | Marshall Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 669 | 1,638 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,805 | 2,474 |
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| Without rent one person | 278 | 650 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,074 | 1,645 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 326.85 | 1,128.94 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 604.19 | 1,559.62 |
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| Food person | 251 | 474 |
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| Food family | 602 | 1,048 |
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| Transport person | 28.78 | 44.41 |
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| Transport family | 93.8 | 141.31 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.95 years | 67.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Philippines | Marshall Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.36 | 15.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 20.75 | 27.15 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.11 | 9.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.21 | 3.51 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.24 | 3.04 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.6 | 1.85 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Philippines | Marshall Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 291.58 | 656.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 146.3 | 778.79 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 796.71 | 1,192.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 422.54 | 1,010.44 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 69.45 | 132.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.17 | 220.53 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 30.48 | 78.96 |
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Transportation
| Item | Philippines | Marshall Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.45 | 10.72 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.32 | 2.87 |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.16 | 10.53 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.25 | 1.63 |
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Groceries
| Item | Philippines | Marshall Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 2.12 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.37 | 3.29 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.63 | 4.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.79 | 9.02 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.42 | 11.18 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.19 | 20.09 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.21 | 1.31 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 1.32 |
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Other
| Item | Philippines | Marshall Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 26.73 | 26.87 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.31 | 5.64 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.69 | 28.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.35 | 9.32 |
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| Brand Jeans | 32.15 | 46.28 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 64.27 | 30.43 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 146.61 | 152.15 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,638 | 2,941 |
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