Cost of living comparison
Canada is 28.2% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 50.1% more in Canada
- Groceries
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pay 20.2% less in Canada
- Transportation
-
pay 25.2% less in Canada
- Housing
-
pay 47.5% more in Canada
- Childcare
-
pay 2.0 times more in Canada
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 1.0% less in Canada
- Clothing
-
pay 46.0% more in Canada
The cost of childcare, restaurants, housing, and clothing in Canada are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports are lower in Canada. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Canada.
If you lived in Canada instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 50.1% more for restaurants
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.00
|
$16.37
CA$23.53
|
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$10.01
CA$14.39
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.00
CA$2.87
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.90
|
$1.62
CA$2.32
|
|
pay 20.2% less for groceries
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.33
|
$2.48
CA$3.57
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.30
CA$7.62
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.44
|
$8.04
CA$11.55
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.33
|
$3.39
CA$4.87
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$5.12
CA$7.36
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$1.79
CA$2.57
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
$0.64
CA$0.91
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$1.60
CA$2.29
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.74
CA$2.50
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
$1.16
CA$1.66
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$1.14
CA$1.64
|
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pay 25.2% less for transportation
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.32
|
$4.35
CA$6.25
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.88
CA$94.69
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
$24,555.94
CA$35,295.48
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.41
|
$16.33
CA$23.47
|
|
pay 47.5% more for housing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00
|
$60.95
CA$87.61
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$625.00
|
$1,220.42
CA$1,754.16
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$450.00
|
$1,114.36
CA$1,601.72
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.42
|
$115.39
CA$165.85
|
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pay 2.0 times more for childcare
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$729.99
CA$1,049.25
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,000.00
|
$12,017.58
CA$17,273.47
|
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pay 1.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.50
|
$5.20
CA$7.47
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.83
|
$3.58
CA$5.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$12.91
CA$18.56
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.50
|
$42.97
CA$61.76
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.00
|
$10.95
CA$15.74
|
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pay 46.0% more for clothing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Canada
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.00
|
$53.89
CA$77.45
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$39.01
CA$56.08
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.00
|
$84.94
CA$122.08
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.00
|
$102.12
CA$146.78
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