Cost of living comparison
compared to
Marshall Islands vs. South Korea Cost of Living Summary
Marshall Islands is 28.9% more expensive than South Korea overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 75.7% more in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 63.8% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 32.9% more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 2.2 times more in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 68.3% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 8.4% more in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 33.5% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of housing, restaurants, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in South Korea. Expenses including childcare and clothing are lower in Marshall Islands. Notably, housing and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands vs. South Korea Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of South Korea, you would:
pay 75.7% more for restaurants
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$6.72
₩9,907
|
$13.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.50
₩8,102
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.47
₩2,161
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.82
₩1,216
|
$1.50
|
|
South Korea vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 63.8% more for groceries
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.87
₩4,235
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.63
₩8,290
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.67
₩11,311
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.84
₩4,180
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.34
₩4,917
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.24
₩4,768
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.39
₩2,045
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.80
₩4,121
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.40
₩3,543
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.78
₩2,627
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.20
₩1,775
|
$2.49
|
|
South Korea vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 32.9% more for transportation
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.40
₩6,485
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$47.17
₩69,524
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$26,440.41
₩38,967,875
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.33
₩12,280
|
$14.50
|
|
South Korea vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 2.2 times more for housing
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$21.68
₩31,958
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$473.91
₩698,442
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$357.19
₩526,420
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$132.53
₩195,326
|
$191.13
|
|
South Korea vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of housing
pay 68.3% less for childcare
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$378.52
₩557,869
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$15,055.40
₩22,188,655
|
$3,570.00
|
|
South Korea vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 8.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.12
₩4,595
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.57
₩5,258
|
$4.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.18
₩4,693
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$49.86
₩73,483
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.12
₩14,912
|
?? | |
South Korea vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 33.5% less for clothing
|
South Korea
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$66.46
₩97,948
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$50.68
₩74,697
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$72.74
₩107,204
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.23
₩152,146
|
$54.00
|
|
South Korea vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of clothing
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