Cost of living comparison
compared to
Marshall Islands vs. Antigua and Barbuda Cost of Living Summary
Marshall Islands is 24.9% more expensive than Antigua and Barbuda overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 9.8% more in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 63.3% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 28.5% less in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 21.9% more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 93.0% more in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 33.4% more in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 18.9% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of childcare, groceries, entertainment and sports, housing, and restaurants in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in Antigua and Barbuda. Expenses including transportation and clothing are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands vs. Antigua and Barbuda Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of Antigua and Barbuda, you would:
pay 9.8% more for restaurants
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
$13.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
$1.50
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 63.3% more for groceries
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
$2.49
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 28.5% less for transportation
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
$14.50
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 21.9% more for housing
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
$191.13
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of housing
pay 93.0% more for childcare
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
$3,570.00
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 33.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
$4.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
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Antigua and Barbuda vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.9% less for clothing
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$54.00
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of clothing
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