Cost of living comparison
compared to
Marshall Islands vs. Virginia Cost of Living Summary
Marshall Islands is 13.5% cheaper than Virginia.
- Restaurants
-
pay 25.1% less in Marshall Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 66.6% more in Marshall Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 22.5% more in Marshall Islands
- Housing
-
pay 11.6% less in Marshall Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 89.4% less in Marshall Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 29.8% less in Marshall Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 27.9% less in Marshall Islands
The cost of groceries and transportation in Marshall Islands are more expensive than in Virginia. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, restaurants, and housing are lower in Marshall Islands.
Marshall Islands vs. Virginia Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Marshall Islands instead of Virginia, you would:
pay 25.1% less for restaurants
|
Virginia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.95
|
$13.75
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.32
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.59
|
$1.83
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.23
|
$1.50
|
|
Virginia vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 66.6% more for groceries
|
Virginia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.66
|
$3.40
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.57
|
$14.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.86
|
$8.52
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.30
|
$4.04
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.27
|
$4.99
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.78
|
$1.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$3.29
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.60
|
$3.95
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.90
|
$5.79
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.63
|
$2.39
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$2.49
|
|
Virginia vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 22.5% more for transportation
|
Virginia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.14
|
$6.81
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$81.69
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$33,360.29
|
$18,500.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.32
|
$14.50
|
|
Virginia vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 11.6% less for housing
|
Virginia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$66.63
|
$76.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,767.25
|
$766.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,444.78
|
$833.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$139.02
|
$191.13
|
|
Virginia vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of housing
pay 89.4% less for childcare
|
Virginia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,687.43
|
$150.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$29,254.08
|
$3,570.00
|
|
Virginia vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 29.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Virginia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.97
|
$4.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.35
|
$4.06
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.83
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$56.35
|
$33.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.65
|
?? | |
Virginia vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 27.9% less for clothing
|
Virginia
|
Marshall Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$52.65
|
$57.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.78
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$91.01
|
$35.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$114.93
|
$54.00
|
|
Virginia vs. Marshall Islands - Cost of clothing
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