Cost of living in Majuro

In Majuro, Marshall Islands, living costs about $1523 per month for one person and $2994 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is Majuro compared to other cities?

Majuro is 38% more expensive overall versus the European benchmark.

How does Majuro compare to your city?

Majuro is 61% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in Majuro is, on average, 63% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in Majuro?

Who is Majuro a good fit for?

Majuro is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.

FAQ

Why is Majuro so expensive?

The high cost of living in Majuro is primarily driven by rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall expenses.

Is food expensive in Majuro?

Yes, food costs are 19% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense of living.

Is public transport affordable in Majuro?

Public transport is relatively affordable, being 31% lower than the European benchmark, which can help mitigate some living costs.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1523 $
Without Rent
551 $
Rent & Utilities
973 $
Food
445 $
Transport
42 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
1492 $
GDP per Capita
6,763 $
Freedom Index
6.20
Lifespan
65 years
Speak English
98%
Population
30.0K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 15.2 $
Dinner 30 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 11.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4 $
Capuccino 3.76 $
Coke, 330ml 1.82 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 2.24 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.4 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.8 $
Eggs, 12 pack 4.02 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 7.67 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 11 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 18.4 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.37 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.36 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.51 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.38 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.1 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 1.17 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.23 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 1.54 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 12.4 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.37 $
Cigarette pack 2.89 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.48 $
Monthly Pass 27 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 1.71 $
Taxi, 8 km 12.5 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 28.9 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 4.9 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 3.45 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 1.59 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.36 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 161 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 252 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 67.9 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 757 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,081 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 690 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,388 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 1,338 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 924 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 1,492 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 11.03%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 33.6 $
Cinema, 1 seat 5.28 $
Haircut 8.01 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 35.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 45.7 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 151 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 3,053 $

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