Cost of living comparison
Germany is 34.4% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 78.8% more in Germany
- Groceries
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pay 38.6% less in Germany
- Transportation
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pay 6.2% more in Germany
- Housing
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pay 9.0% more in Germany
- Childcare
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pay 2.1 times more in Germany
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.9% less in Germany
- Clothing
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pay 82.9% more in Germany
The cost of childcare, clothing, restaurants, housing, and transportation in Germany are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including groceries and entertainment and sports are lower in Germany. Notably, childcare, clothing, and restaurants are significantly more expensive in Germany.
If you lived in Germany instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 78.8% more for restaurants
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Northern Mariana Islands
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Germany
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.00
|
$14.04
€12.91
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$10.20
€9.38
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.80
€2.58
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.90
|
$2.41
€2.22
|
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pay 38.6% less for groceries
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.33
|
$2.03
€1.87
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.71
€6.17
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.44
|
$4.38
€4.03
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.33
|
$3.41
€3.13
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$6.24
€5.74
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$1.28
€1.17
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
$0.70
€0.65
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$0.97
€0.89
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.10
€1.93
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
$0.66
€0.61
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$0.69
€0.63
|
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pay 6.2% more for transportation
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.32
|
$7.07
€6.50
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$52.96
€48.69
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
$28,807.86
€26,488.77
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.41
|
$23.02
€21.16
|
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pay 9.0% more for housing
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00
|
$48.22
€44.34
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$625.00
|
$790.39
€726.77
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$450.00
|
$625.27
€574.94
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.42
|
$230.06
€211.54
|
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pay 2.1 times more for childcare
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Germany
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$458.39
€421.49
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,000.00
|
$12,308.95
€11,318.05
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pay 2.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.50
|
$4.42
€4.06
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.83
|
$3.49
€3.21
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$8.74
€8.03
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.50
|
$36.01
€33.11
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.00
|
$12.80
€11.77
|
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pay 82.9% more for clothing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Germany
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.00
|
$82.34
€75.71
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$40.78
€37.50
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.00
|
$91.59
€84.22
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.00
|
$123.43
€113.49
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