Cost of living comparison
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Northern Mariana Islands vs. Brazil Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 94.0% more expensive than Brazil overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 82.8% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
- pay 2.8 times more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
- pay 83.1% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
- pay 3.0 times more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
- pay 13.7% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 2.4 times more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
- pay 18.6% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of housing, groceries, entertainment and sports, transportation, and restaurants in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Brazil. Expenses including clothing and childcare are lower in Northern Mariana Islands. Notably, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports are significantly more expensive in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Brazil Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Brazil, you would:
pay 82.8% more for restaurants
Brazil | Northern Mariana Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $5.62 R$29.14 | $11.50 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $6.58 R$34.14 | $12.00 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.11 R$5.76 | $1.67 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $0.68 R$3.52 | $1.32 | |
Brazil vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.8 times more for groceries
Brazil | Northern Mariana Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $1.51 R$7.84 | $3.33 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $4.32 R$22.39 | ?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.77 R$19.53 | $8.44 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $2.10 R$10.91 | $6.33 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $1.77 R$9.19 | $6.00 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.94 R$4.85 | $2.99 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.58 R$3.03 | $1.00 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.54 R$2.79 | $2.99 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $0.66 R$3.45 | ?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.52 R$2.71 | $0.95 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.48 R$2.48 | $1.03 | |
Brazil vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 83.1% more for transportation
Brazil | Northern Mariana Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $4.16 R$21.59 | $5.49 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | $42.46 R$220.20 | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $21,515.32 R$112K | $36,999.00 | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $8.72 R$45.23 | $21.41 | |
Brazil vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 3.0 times more for housing
Brazil | Northern Mariana Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $18.92 R$98.12 | $60.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $308.76 R$1,601.26 | $625.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $217.49 R$1,127.90 | $450.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $51.93 R$269.31 | $254.42 | |
Brazil vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay 13.7% less for childcare
Brazil | Northern Mariana Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $275.38 R$1,428.17 | ?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $6,953.98 R$36,064.05 | $6,000.00 | |
Brazil vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 2.4 times more for entertainment and sports
Brazil | Northern Mariana Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $1.73 R$8.97 | $6.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $1.76 R$9.14 | $5.12 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | $2.27 R$11.78 | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $24.44 R$126.74 | $47.50 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $6.36 R$33.01 | $8.00 | |
Brazil vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.6% less for clothing
Brazil | Northern Mariana Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $49.78 R$258.15 | $30.00 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $45.18 R$234.28 | $40.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $79.53 R$412.45 | $70.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $61.80 R$320.49 | $55.00 | |
Brazil vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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