Cost of living comparison
Northern Mariana Islands is 15.6% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 34.1% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
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pay 28.7% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
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pay 28.2% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
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pay 17.6% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
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pay 73.1% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 13.9% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
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pay 27.7% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of groceries and transportation in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, clothing, housing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of United States, you would:
pay 34.1% less for restaurants
|
United States
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$8.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$1.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$0.90
|
|
pay 28.7% more for groceries
|
United States
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.03
|
|
pay 28.2% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$5.32
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$21.41
|
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pay 17.6% less for housing
|
United States
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$254.42
|
|
pay 73.1% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$6,000.00
|
|
pay 13.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.83
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$8.00
|
|
pay 27.7% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$55.00
|
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