Cost of living comparison
Northern Mariana Islands is 16.8% more expensive than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 23.9% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
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pay 9.8% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
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pay 41.9% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
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pay 13.3% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
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pay 68.1% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 36.3% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
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pay 18.0% more in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Expenses including restaurants, housing, and groceries are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 23.9% less for restaurants
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Marshall Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
|
$8.00
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.00
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$1.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$0.90
|
|
pay 9.8% less for groceries
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Marshall Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$1.03
|
|
pay 41.9% more for transportation
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Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$5.32
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$21.41
|
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pay 13.3% less for housing
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Marshall Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$254.42
|
|
pay 68.1% more for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$6,000.00
|
|
pay 36.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.00
|
$5.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.75
|
$4.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.00
|
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pay 18.0% more for clothing
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Marshall Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$30.00
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$70.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$55.00
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