Cost of living comparison
compared to
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Czech Republic Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 24.7% more expensive than Czech Republic overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 11.4% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 2.2 times more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 18.4% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
-
pay 42.7% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 34.8% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 46.4% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
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pay 31.8% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of groceries, entertainment and sports, housing, transportation, and restaurants in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Czech Republic. Expenses including childcare and clothing are lower in Northern Mariana Islands. Notably, groceries is significantly more expensive in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Czech Republic Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Czech Republic, you would:
pay 11.4% more for restaurants
|
Czech Republic
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.75
CZK180.94
|
$11.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$8.69
CZK179.52
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.80
CZK37.25
|
$1.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.58
CZK32.64
|
$1.32
|
|
Czech Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 2.2 times more for groceries
|
Czech Republic
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.42
CZK29.26
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.24
CZK128.90
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.39
CZK90.70
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.17
CZK65.57
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.20
CZK86.81
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.75
CZK15.42
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
CZK16.21
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.97
CZK20.01
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.59
CZK32.81
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.55
CZK11.34
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.51
CZK10.46
|
$1.03
|
|
Czech Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 18.4% more for transportation
|
Czech Republic
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.65
CZK137.46
|
$5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$25.28
CZK522.44
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,610.58
CZK653,362.25
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.74
CZK284.00
|
$21.41
|
|
Czech Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 42.7% more for housing
|
Czech Republic
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$20.37
CZK421.03
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$725.26
CZK14,990.40
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$590.43
CZK12,203.63
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$223.21
CZK4,613.49
|
$254.42
|
|
Czech Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay 34.8% less for childcare
|
Czech Republic
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$384.73
CZK7,952.01
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$9,199.30
CZK190,141.33
|
$6,000.00
|
|
Czech Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 46.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Czech Republic
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.40
CZK49.53
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.03
CZK62.70
|
$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.42
CZK153.47
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$55.37
CZK1,144.53
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$9.92
CZK205.03
|
$8.00
|
|
Czech Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 31.8% less for clothing
|
Czech Republic
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$80.21
CZK1,657.77
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$34.88
CZK720.87
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$95.51
CZK1,974.12
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$116.19
CZK2,401.60
|
$55.00
|
|
Czech Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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