Cost of living
South Tarawa compared to Gilbert Islands
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Overview comparison
South TarawaGilbert Islands
Consumer prices in Gilbert Islands are roughly 5% higher than in South Tarawa.
Cost of living
| Item | South Tarawa | Gilbert Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 479 | 491 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,237 | 1,152 |
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| Without rent one person | 227 | 278 |
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| Without rent one family | 982 | 969 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 232.71 | 239.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 365.12 | 491.07 |
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| Food person | 242 | 219 |
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| Food family | 599 | 539 |
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| Transport person | 17.96 | 19.43 |
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| Transport family | 54.49 | 53.67 |
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| Life expectancy | 84.79 years | 69.44 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | South Tarawa | Gilbert Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.33 | 3.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 18.14 | 23.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.55 | 5.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 | 1.95 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.01 | 2.18 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.45 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | South Tarawa | Gilbert Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 198.43 | 249.34 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 157.72 | 144.3 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 504.72 | 517.34 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 357.61 | 254.49 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 41.89 | 42.26 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 54.32 | 67.06 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 24.42 | 22.64 |
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Transportation
| Item | South Tarawa | Gilbert Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.93 | 10.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,210 | 1,304 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 840 | 758 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.33 | 0.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.59% | 17.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.82 | 7.66 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.27 | 1.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | South Tarawa | Gilbert Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 | 1.01 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.83 | 0.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.29 | 1.73 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.45 | 5.84 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.72 | 4.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.42 | 7.29 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.32 | 1.32 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 | 0.37 |
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Other
| Item | South Tarawa | Gilbert Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 21.57 | 23.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.07 | 4.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 16.7 | 18.26 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.47 | 3.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 34.14 | 34.37 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 67.18 | 56.23 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 108.83 | 125.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,422 | 4,035 |
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