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🇲🇭Marshall Islands
Oceania· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Majuro
Population
38,827
Currency
United States Dollar (USD $)
Languages
marshallais, anglais
Continent
Oceania
Calling code
+692
Timezone
Pacific/Majuro
Area
181 km²
Government
Constitutional republic in free association with the United States
National day
May 1 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.mh
About
The Marshall Islands are an archipelago of 30 atolls and about 1,100 islands in the northern Pacific Ocean. The capital is Majuro and it is in free association with the United States. Highly vulnerable to climate change due to average elevation of 2 meters.
Safety
Risk level :Overall risk level low to moderate for cautious travelers.
Risk areas
Kwajalein Atoll - Restricted US military access
Crime(low)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Stay vigilant at night in Majuro
Terrorism(low)
- Negligible risk, follow official advisories
Transport
- Use official transportation, check weather conditions
Natural risks(Typhoons, rising waters, droughts due to climate)
- Follow cyclone alerts, have an evacuation plan
Health(Limited healthcare system, hospitals only in Majuro)
- Hepatitis A/B vaccines, typhoid; mandatory repatriation insurance
Practical tips
- Register with the Atout France Consulate
- Bring bottled water
- Respect local customs
Cost of living
Accommodation
Studio city centernon disponible
1-bedroom apartment in city center750
1-bedroom apartment in suburb700
3-bedroom apartment in city center1283
3-bedroom apartment in suburb1217
Food
Inexpensive restaurant meal12.50
Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant30.00
McDonald's menu9.00
Local beer (0.5L)non disponible
Cappuccino3.42
Water (1.5L)non disponible
Bread (500g)non disponible
Milk (1L)non disponible
Eggs (12)non disponible
Chicken (1kg)non disponible
Apples (1kg)non disponible
Bananas (1kg)non disponible
Transport
Public transport ticketnon disponible
Monthly transport subscriptionnon disponible
Taxi ride (start)non disponible
Taxi (1km)non disponible
Gasoline (1L)non disponible
Leisure
Fitness subscription (monthly)non disponible
Tennis court (1h weekend)non disponible
Cinemanon disponible
Theaternon disponible
Health
General practitioner consultationnon disponible
Dentist consultationnon disponible
Antibiotic medicationsnon disponible
Cold medications (6 days)non disponible
Others
High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)non disponible
Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)non disponible
Public services for 85m² apartmentnon disponible
Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)non disponible
Nike sports shoes54
International primary school (monthly)non disponible
Practical information
Electricity
Voltage120V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B
Emergency numbers
Police110
Ambulance110
Fire department110
Practical information
Driving side
Right
Tap water
unsafe
Tipping
Not customary (5-10% optional)
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Marshall Islands
Enric Cruz López