Cost of living in Majuro is 33% higher than in Suva (without rent).
Rent in Majuro is 92% more expensive than in Suva.
Cost of living including rent in Majuro is 65% higher than in Suva.
Food in Majuro is 33% more expensive than in Suva.
Transport in Majuro is 72% more expensive than in Suva.
| Majuro | Suva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Majuro | Suva | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.2 $ | 4.78 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 3.2 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.82 $ | 1.44 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.24 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.4 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.02 $ | 3.16 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.67 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 7.7 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.4 $ | 7.79 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 2.91 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 2.38 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 4.13 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 0.55 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.4 $ | 9.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 2.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.89 $ | 8.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.48 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27 $ | 23.4 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.71 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.5 $ | 5.01 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ | 13.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.9 $ | 5.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.45 $ | 3.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 1.63 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.36 $ | 1.84 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
161 $ | 41.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
252 $ | 64 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.9 $ | 27.3 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 757 $ | 372 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,081 $ | 739 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 690 $ | 700 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,388 $ | 1,618 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,338 $ | 683 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 924 $ | 322 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,492 $ | 1,530 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.03 % | 6.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.6 $ | 27.3 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.28 $ | 4.2 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 4.34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.2 $ | 70.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.7 $ | 29.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 151 $ | 233 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,053 $ | 11,167 $ |