Cost of living comparison
Northern Mariana Islands is 31.1% cheaper than Turks and Caicos Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 41.0% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
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pay 6.7% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
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pay 32.4% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
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pay 32.5% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
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pay 25.0% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 31.9% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
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pay 48.5% less in Northern Mariana Islands
Expenses including clothing, restaurants, housing, transportation, entertainment and sports, and childcare are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Turks and Caicos Islands, you would:
pay 41.0% less for restaurants
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.00
|
$8.00
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.50
|
$12.00
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.25
|
$0.90
|
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pay 6.7% less for groceries
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.94
|
$3.33
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$13.23
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$19.94
|
$8.44
|
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.00
|
$6.33
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.80
|
$6.00
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.99
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.00
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.99
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.00
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.95
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.03
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pay 32.4% less for transportation
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.86
|
$5.32
|
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$36,999.00
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$21.41
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pay 32.5% less for housing
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$106.50
|
$60.00
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,125.00
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$950.00
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$229.41
|
$254.42
|
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pay 25.0% less for childcare
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$500.00
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,000.00
|
$6,000.00
|
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pay 31.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Turks and Caicos Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$8.00
|
$5.50
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.50
|
$4.83
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.00
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$100.00
|
$47.50
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.00
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pay 48.5% less for clothing
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Turks and Caicos Islands
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Northern Mariana Islands
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$80.00
|
$30.00
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$60.00
|
$40.00
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$150.00
|
$70.00
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$100.00
|
$55.00
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