Cost of living comparison
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Marshall Islands vs. Brazil Cost of Living Summary
Marshall Islands is 2.1 times more expensive than Brazil overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 97.6% more in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
- pay 4.2 times more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
- pay 38.6% more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
- pay 3.5 times more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
- pay 47.1% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 2.1 times more in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
- pay 16.1% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries, housing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and transportation in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in Brazil. Expenses including childcare and clothing are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, groceries, housing, and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands vs. Brazil Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of Brazil, you would:
pay 97.6% more for restaurants
Brazil | Marshall Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $5.62 R$29.14 | $13.75 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $6.58 R$34.14 | $10.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.11 R$5.76 | $1.83 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.68 R$3.52 | $1.50 | |
Brazil vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 4.2 times more for groceries
Brazil | Marshall Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.51 R$7.84 | $3.40 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.32 R$22.39 | $14.57 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.77 R$19.53 | $8.52 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.10 R$10.91 | $4.04 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $1.77 R$9.19 | $4.99 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.94 R$4.85 | $1.99 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.58 R$3.03 | $3.29 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.54 R$2.79 | $3.95 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.66 R$3.45 | $5.79 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.52 R$2.71 | $2.39 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.48 R$2.48 | $2.49 | |
Brazil vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 38.6% more for transportation
Brazil | Marshall Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.16 R$21.59 | $6.81 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $42.46 R$220.20 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $21,515.32 R$112K | $18,500.00 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $8.72 R$45.23 | $14.50 | |
Brazil vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 3.5 times more for housing
Brazil | Marshall Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $18.92 R$98.12 | $76.67 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $308.76 R$1,601.26 | $766.67 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $217.49 R$1,127.90 | $833.33 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $51.93 R$269.31 | $191.13 | |
Brazil vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of housing
pay 47.1% less for childcare
Brazil | Marshall Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $275.38 R$1,428.17 | $150.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $6,953.98 R$36,064.05 | $3,570.00 | |
Brazil vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 2.1 times more for entertainment and sports
Brazil | Marshall Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $1.73 R$8.97 | $4.50 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $1.76 R$9.14 | $4.06 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $2.27 R$11.78 | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $24.44 R$126.74 | $33.33 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $6.36 R$33.01 | ?? | |
Brazil vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 16.1% less for clothing
Brazil | Marshall Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $49.78 R$258.15 | $57.50 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $45.18 R$234.28 | $40.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $79.53 R$412.45 | $35.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $61.80 R$320.49 | $54.00 | |
Brazil vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of clothing
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