Cost of living comparison
compared to
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Faroe Islands Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 23.2% cheaper than Faroe Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 48.2% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 15.1% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 30.7% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
-
pay 11.9% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 24.8% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
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pay 62.7% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of groceries and housing in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Faroe Islands. Expenses including clothing, restaurants, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Faroe Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Faroe Islands, you would:
pay 48.2% less for restaurants
|
Faroe Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.88
DKK158.72
|
$11.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$20.13
DKK128.41
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.21
DKK20.49
|
$1.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.66
DKK16.97
|
$1.32
|
|
Faroe Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 15.1% more for groceries
|
Faroe Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$7.99
DKK50.99
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.13
DKK39.10
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.29
DKK65.68
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.83
DKK37.21
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.39
DKK40.76
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.06
DKK6.79
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.28
DKK8.15
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.42
DKK9.06
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.85
DKK5.43
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.28
DKK8.15
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.56
DKK9.96
|
$1.03
|
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Faroe Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 30.7% less for transportation
|
Faroe Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$7.92
DKK50.52
|
$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
|
|
Faroe Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 11.9% more for housing
|
Faroe Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$70.42
DKK449.31
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$898.43
DKK5,732.07
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,017.24
DKK6,490.10
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$102.42
DKK653.47
|
$254.42
|
|
Faroe Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Faroe Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$563.40
DKK3,594.52
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$6,000.00
|
Faroe Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 24.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Faroe Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$9.39
DKK59.91
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$7.09
DKK45.23
|
$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.95
DKK69.89
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.90
DKK260.94
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$16.43
DKK104.84
|
$8.00
|
|
Faroe Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 62.7% less for clothing
|
Faroe Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$153.84
DKK981.50
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$62.60
DKK399.39
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$169.54
DKK1,081.68
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$224.31
DKK1,431.15
|
$55.00
|
|
Faroe Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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