Cost of living comparison
Northern Mariana Islands is 1.6% more expensive than Puerto Rico overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 15.5% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
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pay 22.6% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
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pay 21.4% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
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pay 5.3% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
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pay 37.2% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 48.2% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
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pay 22.9% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of entertainment and sports, groceries, and transportation in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Puerto Rico. Expenses including childcare, clothing, restaurants, and housing are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Puerto Rico, you would:
pay 15.5% less for restaurants
|
Puerto Rico
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.81
|
$8.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.53
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.60
|
$1.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.33
|
$0.90
|
|
pay 22.6% more for groceries
|
Puerto Rico
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.14
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.23
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.64
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.96
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.79
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.10
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.37
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.18
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.53
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.14
|
$1.03
|
|
pay 21.4% more for transportation
|
Puerto Rico
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.74
|
$5.32
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$49.80
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,875.00
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$20.18
|
$21.41
|
|
pay 5.3% less for housing
|
Puerto Rico
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$59.13
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$830.95
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$536.89
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$215.17
|
$254.42
|
|
pay 37.2% less for childcare
|
Puerto Rico
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$421.25
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,550.00
|
$6,000.00
|
|
pay 48.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Puerto Rico
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.72
|
$5.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.36
|
$4.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.94
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$28.20
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$10.17
|
$8.00
|
|
pay 22.9% less for clothing
|
Puerto Rico
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$40.66
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.06
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$77.78
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$95.00
|
$55.00
|
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