Cost of living comparison
Brazil is 35.4% cheaper than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 38.4% less in Brazil
- Groceries
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pay 63.6% less in Brazil
- Transportation
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pay 48.1% less in Brazil
- Housing
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pay 65.2% less in Brazil
- Childcare
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pay 11.0% more in Brazil
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 55.2% less in Brazil
- Clothing
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pay 11.4% more in Brazil
The cost of clothing and childcare in Brazil are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Brazil.
If you lived in Brazil instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 38.4% less for restaurants
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Brazil
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.00
|
$5.09
R$28.26
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$5.99
R$33.21
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$0.99
R$5.47
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.90
|
$0.60
R$3.35
|
|
pay 63.6% less for groceries
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Brazil
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.33
|
$1.36
R$7.53
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$3.98
R$22.06
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.44
|
$3.44
R$19.09
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.33
|
$1.87
R$10.37
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$1.52
R$8.46
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$0.81
R$4.50
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
$0.53
R$2.93
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$0.45
R$2.51
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.63
R$3.50
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
$0.49
R$2.71
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$0.46
R$2.55
|
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pay 48.1% less for transportation
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Brazil
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.32
|
$3.67
R$20.34
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$39.48
R$219.05
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
$19,264.28
R$106,891.72
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.41
|
$7.39
R$41.01
|
|
pay 65.2% less for housing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Brazil
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00
|
$17.79
R$98.72
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$625.00
|
$286.10
R$1,587.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$450.00
|
$200.36
R$1,111.76
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.42
|
$49.32
R$273.65
|
|
pay 11.0% more for childcare
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Brazil
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$259.04
R$1,437.32
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,000.00
|
$6,658.88
R$36,948.16
|
|
pay 55.2% less for entertainment and sports
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Brazil
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.50
|
$1.55
R$8.61
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.83
|
$1.55
R$8.62
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$1.94
R$10.77
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.50
|
$21.85
R$121.25
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.00
|
$5.84
R$32.39
|
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pay 11.4% more for clothing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Brazil
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.00
|
$43.13
R$239.30
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$39.67
R$220.12
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.00
|
$69.89
R$387.79
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.00
|
$56.60
R$314.04
|
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