Cost of living comparison
compared to
Marshall Islands vs. North Carolina Cost of Living Summary
Marshall Islands is 7.5% cheaper than North Carolina.
- Restaurants
-
pay 14.2% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 79.6% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 18.8% more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 8.2% less in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 86.8% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 19.7% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 22.3% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries and transportation in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in North Carolina. Expenses including childcare, clothing, entertainment and sports, restaurants, and housing are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands vs. North Carolina Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of North Carolina, you would:
pay 14.2% less for restaurants
|
North Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$17.06
|
$13.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.28
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.82
|
$1.50
|
|
North Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 79.6% more for groceries
|
North Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.79
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.80
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.73
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.98
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.20
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.47
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.38
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.74
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.80
|
$2.49
|
|
North Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 18.8% more for transportation
|
North Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.98
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$60.67
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,588.64
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$19.99
|
$14.50
|
|
North Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 8.2% less for housing
|
North Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$72.77
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,488.15
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,261.77
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$132.31
|
$191.13
|
|
North Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of housing
pay 86.8% less for childcare
|
North Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,261.89
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$24,633.15
|
$3,570.00
|
|
North Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 19.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
North Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.12
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.82
|
$4.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.77
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$48.40
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.98
|
?? | |
North Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 22.3% less for clothing
|
North Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.30
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.76
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$88.37
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.01
|
$54.00
|
|
North Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of clothing
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