Cost of living in Gisborne is 22% higher than in Majuro (without rent).
Rent in Gisborne is very similar to Majuro.
Cost of living including rent in Gisborne is 9% higher than in Majuro.
Food in Gisborne is 12% more expensive than in Majuro.
Transport in Gisborne is 49% more expensive than in Majuro.
| Gisborne | Majuro | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Gisborne | Majuro | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
14.4 $ | 15.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 64 $ | 30 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.54 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.38 $ | 4 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.61 $ | 3.76 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.08 $ | 1.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.18 $ | 3.4 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.63 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 7.26 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8 $ | 7.67 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.16 $ | 11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.9 $ | 18.4 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.59 $ | 4.37 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.35 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.46 $ | 1.51 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.84 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.1 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.29 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.54 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.01 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 22.9 $ | 2.89 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.26 $ | 2.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 83.1 $ | 27 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.73 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 13.4 $ | 12.5 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.8 $ | 28.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.79 $ | 4.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.18 $ | 3.45 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.01 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ | 1.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
80.9 $ | 161 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
123 $ | 252 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
57.4 $ | 67.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 827 $ | 757 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,393 $ | 1,081 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 903 $ | 690 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,512 $ | 1,388 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 4,156 $ | 1,338 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 3,292 $ | 924 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,665 $ | 1,492 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.76 % | 11.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 44.6 $ | 33.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 12.7 $ | 5.28 $ |
| Haircut | 12.9 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 97.6 $ | 35.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 65.2 $ | 45.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 647 $ | 151 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,146 $ | 3,053 $ |