Cost of living in Marshall Islands compared to France
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Food | - 3% | |||
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Food in Marshall Islands is about the same as in France | ||||
Marshall Islands | France | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $5.00 (€4.63) | €20 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | €11 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (€4.08) | €7 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.00 (€1.85) | €1.35 | + 37% | |
12 eggs, large | $7 (€6) | €4.76 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (€6) | €3.40 | + 80% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.67 (€3.40) | €2.78 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.41 (€4.08) | €1.94 | + 110% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (€2.61) | €2.50 | + 4% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (€23) | €9 | + 164% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | €2.31 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.00 (€2.78) | €1.30 | + 113% | |
Housing | - 31% | |||
Housing in Marshall Islands is 31% cheaper than in France | ||||
Marshall Islands | France | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $600 (€555) | €1,708 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $409 (€378) | €1,447 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $203 (€188) | €191 | - 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €1,032 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €849 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €135 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | €28 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $400 (€370) | €457 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (€93) | €141 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $6.00 (€5.55) | €11 | - 50% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €16 | - | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Marshall Islands is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
Marshall Islands | France | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $8 (€7) | €96 | - 92% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $30 (€28) | €40 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (€74) | €100 | - 26% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (€46) | €126 | - 63% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Marshall Islands is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
Marshall Islands | France | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €29,525 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.55 (€1.43) | €1.89 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €61 | - | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Marshall Islands is about the same as in France | ||||
Marshall Islands | France | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (€5.55) | €3.03 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $10 (€9) | €8 | + 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €32 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $2.00 (€1.85) | €3.65 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (€4.63) | €3.90 | + 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (€2.78) | €3.83 | - 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (€3.70) | €2.58 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (€1.17) | €2.81 | - 58% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (€9) | €21 | - 56% | |
Entertainment | + 12% | |||
Entertainment in Marshall Islands is 12% more expensive than in France | ||||
Marshall Islands | France | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (€28) | €48 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €103 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €73 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (€4.63) | €12 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €5.04 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.23 (€3.91) | €7 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €623 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.24 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €36 | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $56 (€52) | €11 | + 365% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,251 prices entered by 224 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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Cost of living in Marshall Islands is 12% cheaper than in France
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