Cost of living comparison
compared to
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Antigua and Barbuda Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 40.3% more expensive than Antigua and Barbuda overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 2.3% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 2.9% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 5.0% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
-
pay 15.0% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 3.2 times more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 65.0% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 22.7% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of childcare, entertainment and sports, housing, groceries, and restaurants in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Antigua and Barbuda. Expenses including clothing and transportation are lower in Northern Mariana Islands. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Antigua and Barbuda Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Antigua and Barbuda, you would:
pay 2.3% more for restaurants
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.88
EC$37.50
|
$11.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.10
EC$30.00
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.07
EC$5.60
|
$1.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.96
EC$2.58
|
$1.32
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.9% more for groceries
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.78
EC$7.50
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.07
EC$11.00
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.40
EC$22.71
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.37
EC$14.50
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.69
EC$9.98
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.96
EC$8.00
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.11
EC$3.00
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.70
EC$10.00
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.30
EC$3.50
|
$1.03
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 5.0% less for transportation
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.29
EC$17.00
|
$5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$23,681.34
EC$64,000.00
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$51.53
EC$139.27
|
$21.41
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 15.0% more for housing
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$77.58
EC$209.67
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,048.39
EC$2,833.33
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$678.37
EC$1,833.33
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$99.04
EC$267.65
|
$254.42
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay 3.2 times more for childcare
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? | ?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,850.10
EC$5,000.00
|
$6,000.00
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 65.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
EC$5.00
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.95
EC$10.67
|
$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$61.67
EC$166.67
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.20
EC$16.75
|
$8.00
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 22.7% less for clothing
|
Antigua and Barbuda
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.00
EC$135.13
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$74.00
EC$200.00
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$55.00
|
|
Antigua and Barbuda vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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