Cost of living comparison
United States is 67.3% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 76.0% more in United States
- Groceries
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pay 12.2% less in United States
- Transportation
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pay 21.1% less in United States
- Housing
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pay 88.0% more in United States
- Childcare
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pay 3.7 times more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 20.7% more in United States
- Clothing
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pay 48.4% more in United States
The cost of childcare, housing, restaurants, clothing, and entertainment and sports in United States are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including transportation and groceries are lower in United States. Notably, childcare, housing, and restaurants are significantly more expensive in United States.
If you lived in United States instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 76.0% more for restaurants
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Northern Mariana Islands
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.00
|
$18.59
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$10.47
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$2.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.90
|
$1.96
|
|
pay 12.2% less for groceries
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.33
|
$3.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.33
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.44
|
$3.91
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.33
|
$3.56
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$5.16
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$2.33
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$2.00
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.16
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$1.38
|
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pay 21.1% less for transportation
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.32
|
$3.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.15
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
$31,583.67
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.41
|
$17.81
|
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pay 88.0% more for housing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00
|
$67.50
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$625.00
|
$1,655.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$450.00
|
$1,423.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.42
|
$148.34
|
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pay 3.7 times more for childcare
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$1,351.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,000.00
|
$22,265.44
|
|
pay 20.7% more for entertainment and sports
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.50
|
$5.78
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.83
|
$5.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$9.68
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.50
|
$50.84
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.00
|
$13.30
|
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pay 48.4% more for clothing
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.00
|
$50.38
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$40.66
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.00
|
$85.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.00
|
$111.08
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