Cost of living comparison
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Marshall Islands vs. Antigua and Barbuda Cost of Living Summary
Marshall Islands is 5.5% more expensive than Antigua and Barbuda overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 13.1% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
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pay 44.8% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
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pay 11.6% more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
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pay 2.5% less in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
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pay 7.6% more in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 3.2% more in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
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pay 24.7% less 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 13.1% less for restaurants
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$16.65
EC$45.00
|
$10.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.25
EC$25.00
|
$10.50
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.95
EC$5.27
|
$1.83
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
EC$3.25
|
$2.00
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pay 44.8% more for groceries
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
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$3.40
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.26
EC$11.50
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$15.39
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.40
EC$22.71
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$8.52
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.66
EC$18.00
|
$5.19
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.52
EC$9.53
|
$4.99
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
$1.99
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
$3.29
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
$3.95
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
$5.79
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.30
EC$3.50
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$2.39
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.30
EC$3.50
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$2.49
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pay 11.6% more for transportation
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.11
EC$16.50
|
$6.81
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$25,000.00
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | ?? | |
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pay 2.5% less for housing
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$81.40
EC$220.00
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$80.00
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
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$775.00
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
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$875.00
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$198.07
EC$535.29
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$191.13
|
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pay 7.6% more for childcare
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$185.01
EC$500.00
|
$150.00
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
$2,640.00
|
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pay 3.2% more for entertainment and sports
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.41
EC$6.50
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$4.50
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.70
EC$10.00
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$4.33
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$6.00
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$64.75
EC$175.00
|
$37.50
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
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pay 24.7% less for clothing
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Marshall Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
$70.00
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$40.00
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
$30.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$50.00
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