Cost of living comparison
compared to
Marshall Islands vs. South Carolina Cost of Living Summary
Marshall Islands is 5.9% cheaper than South Carolina.
- Restaurants
-
pay 23.6% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 83.0% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 27.0% more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 10.0% less in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 85.2% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 11.6% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 21.1% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries and transportation in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in South Carolina. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, clothing, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands vs. South Carolina Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of South Carolina, you would:
pay 23.6% less for restaurants
|
South Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.17
|
$13.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.16
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.65
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.13
|
$1.50
|
|
South Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 83.0% more for groceries
|
South Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.44
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.99
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.54
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.18
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.64
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.64
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.31
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.63
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$2.49
|
|
South Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 27.0% more for transportation
|
South Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.88
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$46.17
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,190.90
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.34
|
$14.50
|
|
South Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 10.0% less for housing
|
South Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.47
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,589.94
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,366.92
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$141.20
|
$191.13
|
|
South Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of housing
pay 85.2% less for childcare
|
South Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,346.85
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$19,168.15
|
$3,570.00
|
|
South Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 11.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
South Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.29
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.17
|
$4.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.67
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$32.75
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.71
|
?? | |
South Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 21.1% less for clothing
|
South Carolina
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.06
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$35.86
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$84.43
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.81
|
$54.00
|
|
South Carolina vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of clothing
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