Cost of living comparison
compared to
Marshall Islands vs. Massachusetts Cost of Living Summary
Marshall Islands is 14.5% cheaper than Massachusetts.
- Restaurants
-
pay 27.2% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 77.5% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 18.4% more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 22.2% less in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 89.4% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 33.7% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 24.9% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries and transportation in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in Massachusetts. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, restaurants, clothing, and housing are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands vs. Massachusetts Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of Massachusetts, you would:
pay 27.2% less for restaurants
|
Massachusetts
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.54
|
$13.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.50
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.63
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.13
|
$1.50
|
|
Massachusetts vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 77.5% more for groceries
|
Massachusetts
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.53
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.98
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.30
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.57
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.52
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.43
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.75
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.19
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.51
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.36
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.32
|
$2.49
|
|
Massachusetts vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 18.4% more for transportation
|
Massachusetts
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.21
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$70.22
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,617.11
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.49
|
$14.50
|
|
Massachusetts vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 22.2% less for housing
|
Massachusetts
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$70.71
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,203.18
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,938.26
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$152.69
|
$191.13
|
|
Massachusetts vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of housing
pay 89.4% less for childcare
|
Massachusetts
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,228.25
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,653.85
|
$3,570.00
|
|
Massachusetts vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 33.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Massachusetts
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.61
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.91
|
$4.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.23
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$69.50
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.41
|
?? | |
Massachusetts vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 24.9% less for clothing
|
Massachusetts
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.65
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$38.73
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.67
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.04
|
$54.00
|
|
Massachusetts vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of clothing
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