Cost of living comparison
Northern Mariana Islands is 13.7% cheaper than French Polynesia.
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of French Polynesia, you would:
pay 39.5% less for restaurants
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French Polynesia
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.43
CFPF1,746
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$8.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.62
CFPF1,315
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$12.00
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.96
CFPF334
|
$1.50
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.49
CFPF282
|
$0.90
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pay 11.8% more for groceries
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French Polynesia
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.25
CFPF254
|
$3.33
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.61
CFPF635
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.89
CFPF667
|
$8.44
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$7.16
CFPF810
|
$6.33
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.50
CFPF622
|
$6.00
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.44
CFPF277
|
$2.99
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF80
|
$1.00
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$4.89
CFPF553
|
$2.99
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.03
CFPF343
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.04
CFPF231
|
$0.95
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.71
CFPF81
|
$1.03
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pay 2.2% more for transportation
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French Polynesia
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.27
CFPF596
|
$5.32
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,759.02
CFPF2,236,122
|
$36,999.00
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$116.76
CFPF13,213
|
$21.41
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pay 23.2% more for housing
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French Polynesia
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$98.35
CFPF11,130
|
$60.00
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,088.99
CFPF123,241
|
$625.00
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$943.04
CFPF106,724
|
$450.00
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$77.89
CFPF8,815
|
$254.42
|
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pay 33.2% less for childcare
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French Polynesia
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$449.07
CFPF50,821
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,981.37
CFPF1,016,419
|
$6,000.00
|
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pay 2.6% less for entertainment and sports
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French Polynesia
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.49
CFPF508
|
$5.50
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.86
CFPF437
|
$4.83
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$11.14
CFPF1,260
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.60
CFPF6,858
|
$47.50
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.57
CFPF1,423
|
$8.00
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pay 58.0% less for clothing
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French Polynesia
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$118.19
CFPF13,376
|
$30.00
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$87.78
CFPF9,934
|
$40.00
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$138.76
CFPF15,704
|
$70.00
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$118.19
CFPF13,376
|
$55.00
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