Cost of living comparison
compared to
Northern Mariana Islands vs. British Virgin Islands Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 13.6% cheaper than British Virgin Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 22.5% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
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pay 16.9% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
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pay 18.3% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
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pay 9.5% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 41.9% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 12.9% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
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pay 43.7% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of transportation and groceries in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in British Virgin Islands. Expenses including clothing, childcare, restaurants, entertainment and sports, and housing are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. British Virgin Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of British Virgin Islands, you would:
pay 22.5% less for restaurants
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.49
|
$11.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$13.25
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.97
|
$1.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.32
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 16.9% more for groceries
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.96
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$7.75
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.43
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.10
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.21
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.56
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.59
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.91
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$3.22
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.95
|
$1.03
|
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British Virgin Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 18.3% more for transportation
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
|
$5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$21.41
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 9.5% less for housing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$120.00
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,458.33
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,183.33
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$110.12
|
$254.42
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay 41.9% less for childcare
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$375.00
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$10,320.00
|
$6,000.00
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 12.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.75
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.04
|
$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.00
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$120.00
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$12.50
|
$8.00
|
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British Virgin Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 43.7% less for clothing
|
British Virgin Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$55.00
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$155.00
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.00
|
$55.00
|
|
British Virgin Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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