Prices and Cost of Living in Marshall Islands
Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living
The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Marshall Islands. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.
Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.
Cheapest products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 50.5 PLN
Mid-range products
Here's how much you will spend in 1 day.
from 68.46 PLN
Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 18 July 2025.
How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Marshall Islands?
When shopping for groceries in local stores and markets, the average daily cost of food expenses will range from 13.83 USD (50.5 PLN) when buying the cheapest products. However, if you choose slightly more expensive products, you can expect to pay from 18.75 USD (68.46 PLN) per day. These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.
Budget and shopping basket update: 18 July 2025
Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.
Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.
BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).
TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).
FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.
Prices in Marshall Islands
Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Marshall Islands, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.
Grocery Store Prices
| Apples (1kg) | 16.03 PLN |
| Banana (1kg) | 26.48 PLN |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 66.76 PLN |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 36.52 PLN |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 40.17 PLN |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.75 PLN |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 7.92 PLN |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 13.70 PLN |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 12.42 PLN |
| Local Cheese (1kg) | 106 PLN |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 8.22 PLN |
| Onion (1kg) | 20.09 PLN |
| Oranges (1kg) | 31.81 PLN |
| Potato (1kg) | 19.25 PLN |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 6.57 PLN |
| Tomato (1kg) | 46.60 PLN |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 5.55 PLN |
Food and beverage prices in Marshall Islands
Popular food products found on store shelves in Marshall Islands include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 5.5 USD (20.09 PLN) for a kilo of onions to 18.28 USD (66.76 PLN) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 1.8 USD (6.57 PLN) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.4 USD (12.42 PLN) per half kilo. Bananas cost 7.25 USD (26.48 PLN) per kilo, while apples cost 4.39 USD (16.03 PLN) per kilo.
Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 1.52 USD (5.55 PLN). Dairy prices in Marshall Islands, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 2.25 USD (8.22 PLN), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 29.14 USD (106 PLN). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 11 USD (40.17 PLN) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 4.04 USD (14.75 PLN), and the average price of tomatoes is 12.76 USD (46.6 PLN) per kilo.
Restaurant Prices
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.83 PLN |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 6.68 PLN |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 16.43 PLN |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 18.26 PLN |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 38.35 PLN |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 110 PLN |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 45.65 PLN |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 8.51 PLN |
What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?
Prices in restaurants in Marshall Islands vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 4.06 USD (14.83 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 1.83 USD (6.68 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 10.5 USD (38.35 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 30 USD (110 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 12.5 USD (45.65 PLN).
Public Transportation Prices
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 9.13 PLN |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 18.26 PLN |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 5.48 PLN |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 9.13 PLN |
Entertainment Prices
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 122 PLN |
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2 800 PLN |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 3 043 PLN |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 5 052 PLN |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 5 174 PLN |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5 478 PLN |
• Prices of products and services in Marshall Islands. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 07/2025, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
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