Cost of living in Majuro is 71% higher than in Yaren (without rent).
Rent in Majuro is 219% more expensive than in Yaren.
Cost of living including rent in Majuro is 142% higher than in Yaren.
Food in Majuro is 90% more expensive than in Yaren.
Transport in Majuro is 111% more expensive than in Yaren.
| Majuro | Yaren | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Majuro | Yaren | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
15.2 $ | 4.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 30 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 11.1 $ | 5.04 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.76 $ | 2.51 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.82 $ | 0.79 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.24 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.4 $ | 1 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ | 1.28 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 4.02 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.67 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 4.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.4 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.37 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.66 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 0.7 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.54 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 12.4 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.89 $ | 3.13 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 2.48 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27 $ | 14.8 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.71 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 12.5 $ | 5.7 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 28.9 $ | 18.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.9 $ | 4.02 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.45 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.59 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.36 $ | 1.42 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
161 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
252 $ | 65.3 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
67.9 $ | 15.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 757 $ | 230 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 1,081 $ | 436 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 690 $ | 317 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,388 $ | 579 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,338 $ | 1,863 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 924 $ | 1,367 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,492 $ | 647 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.03 % | 10.84 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.6 $ | 29.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.28 $ | 4.7 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 4.74 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 35.2 $ | 80.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 45.7 $ | 55.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 151 $ | 314 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,053 $ | 8,540 $ |