Cost of living in Funafuti is 40% lower than in Majuro (without rent).
Rent in Funafuti is 73% cheaper than in Majuro.
Cost of living including rent in Funafuti is 61% lower than in Majuro.
Food in Funafuti is 46% cheaper than in Majuro.
Transport in Funafuti is 34% cheaper than in Majuro.
| Funafuti | Majuro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Funafuti | Majuro | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.61 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.6 $ | 30 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.36 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.84 $ | 4 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.89 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.79 $ | 1.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.19 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.94 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.88 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.35 $ | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.77 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.13 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.83 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.98 $ | 2.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.6 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.5 $ | 27 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.33 $ | 12.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 25 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.55 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.34 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.33 $ | 1.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
43.6 $ | 161 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
66.5 $ | 252 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
25.3 $ | 67.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 179 $ | 757 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 352 $ | 1,081 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 255 $ | 690 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 499 $ | 1,388 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,355 $ | 1,338 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 902 $ | 924 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 459 $ | 1,492 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.2 % | 11.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.3 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.01 $ | 5.28 $ |
| Haircut | 5.2 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 72.9 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.9 $ | 45.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 178 $ | 151 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,919 $ | 3,053 $ |