Cost of living comparison
compared to
New Zealand vs. Marshall Islands Cost of Living Summary
New Zealand is 49.8% more expensive than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 10.4% more in New Zealand
- Groceries
-
pay 45.0% less in New Zealand
- Transportation
-
pay 15.3% more in New Zealand
- Housing
-
pay 15.0% less in New Zealand
- Childcare
-
pay 4.0 times more in New Zealand
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 10.0% more in New Zealand
- Clothing
-
pay 72.7% more in New Zealand
The cost of childcare, clothing, transportation, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in New Zealand are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Expenses including groceries and housing are lower in New Zealand. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in New Zealand.
New Zealand vs. Marshall Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in New Zealand instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 10.4% more for restaurants
|
Marshall Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.75
|
$14.45
NZ$24.89
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
|
$9.14
NZ$15.74
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$2.11
NZ$3.63
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.02
NZ$3.47
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. New Zealand - Cost of restaurants
pay 45.0% less for groceries
|
Marshall Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$1.74
NZ$2.99
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
$3.88
NZ$6.69
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$6.34
NZ$10.92
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$5.96
NZ$10.27
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$4.01
NZ$6.90
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$1.18
NZ$2.03
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$0.95
NZ$1.64
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$1.29
NZ$2.23
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
$2.11
NZ$3.63
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.85
NZ$1.46
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$0.80
NZ$1.37
|
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Marshall Islands vs. New Zealand - Cost of groceries
pay 15.3% more for transportation
|
Marshall Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$6.08
NZ$10.47
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$74.52
NZ$128.39
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$24,777.66
NZ$42,690.69
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$17.81
NZ$30.69
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. New Zealand - Cost of transportation
pay 15.0% less for housing
|
Marshall Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$50.00
NZ$86.14
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$978.36
NZ$1,685.66
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$810.06
NZ$1,395.70
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$95.66
NZ$164.82
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. New Zealand - Cost of housing
pay 4.0 times more for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
$635.34
NZ$1,094.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$13,463.91
NZ$23,197.66
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. New Zealand - Cost of childcare
pay 10.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Marshall Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.50
|
$6.04
NZ$10.41
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.06
|
$3.35
NZ$5.78
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$23.12
NZ$39.84
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$37.72
NZ$64.99
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$10.72
NZ$18.47
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. New Zealand - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 72.7% more for clothing
|
Marshall Islands
|
New Zealand
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$65.22
NZ$112.37
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$39.23
NZ$67.60
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$90.28
NZ$155.55
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$119.43
NZ$205.77
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. New Zealand - Cost of clothing
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