Cost of living comparison
Northern Mariana Islands is 2.1 times more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of.
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 21.4% less for restaurants
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$8.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$12.00
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.90
|
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pay 73.8% more for groceries
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Micronesia, Federated States of
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$3.33
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$8.44
|
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$6.33
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$6.00
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.99
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$1.00
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$2.99
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$1.03
|
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pay 4.1 times more for transportation
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$5.32
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$36,999.00
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$21.41
|
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pay 26.5% more for housing
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$60.00
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$254.42
|
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pay 4.2 times more for childcare
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$6,000.00
|
|
pay 54.6% more for entertainment and sports
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$5.50
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$4.83
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|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$8.00
|
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pay 13.9% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$30.00
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$40.00
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$70.00
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$55.00
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