Cost of living comparison
compared to
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Guatemala Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 41.0% more expensive than Guatemala overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 72.0% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 51.4% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 60.7% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
-
pay 2.0 times more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 1.9% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 35.2% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 37.0% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of housing, restaurants, transportation, groceries, entertainment and sports, and childcare in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Guatemala. Notably, housing is significantly more expensive in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Guatemala Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Guatemala, you would:
pay 72.0% more for restaurants
|
Guatemala
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$5.22
GTQ39.99
|
$11.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.33
GTQ48.49
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.20
GTQ9.17
|
$1.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.95
GTQ7.27
|
$1.32
|
|
Guatemala vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 51.4% more for groceries
|
Guatemala
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.11
GTQ23.84
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.85
GTQ29.53
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$7.68
GTQ58.89
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.53
GTQ19.41
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.82
GTQ29.28
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.76
GTQ13.53
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.76
GTQ5.82
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.41
GTQ10.78
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.80
GTQ6.10
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.78
GTQ6.00
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.00
GTQ7.64
|
$1.03
|
|
Guatemala vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 60.7% more for transportation
|
Guatemala
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.07
GTQ31.19
|
$5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$13.61
GTQ104.30
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,570.53
GTQ149,973.01
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$13.54
GTQ103.72
|
$21.41
|
|
Guatemala vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 2.0 times more for housing
|
Guatemala
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$46.52
GTQ356.49
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$811.38
GTQ6,217.76
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$485.36
GTQ3,719.45
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$49.53
GTQ379.55
|
$254.42
|
|
Guatemala vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay 1.9% more for childcare
|
Guatemala
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$230.93
GTQ1,769.68
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,889.42
GTQ45,131.88
|
$6,000.00
|
|
Guatemala vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 35.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Guatemala
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.56
GTQ27.25
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$3.31
GTQ25.40
|
$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.98
GTQ30.49
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$44.81
GTQ343.38
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$7.18
GTQ54.99
|
$8.00
|
|
Guatemala vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 37.0% less for clothing
|
Guatemala
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$49.09
GTQ376.17
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$53.27
GTQ408.21
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$111.74
GTQ856.28
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$103.64
GTQ794.20
|
$55.00
|
|
Guatemala vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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