Cost of living comparison
compared to
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Marshall Islands Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 19.1% more expensive than Marshall Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 5.8% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
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pay 9.8% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 42.7% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
-
pay 13.3% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 68.1% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 34.0% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
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pay 18.0% more in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of childcare, transportation, entertainment and sports, and clothing in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Marshall Islands. Expenses including housing, groceries, and restaurants are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Marshall Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Marshall Islands, you would:
pay 5.8% less for restaurants
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Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$13.75
|
$11.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.83
|
$1.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$1.32
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 9.8% less for groceries
|
Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.40
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$14.57
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.52
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.04
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.99
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$3.29
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$3.95
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$5.79
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$2.39
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.49
|
$1.03
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 42.7% more for transportation
|
Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$6.81
|
$5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$18,500.00
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.50
|
$21.41
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 13.3% less for housing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$76.67
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$766.67
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$833.33
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$191.13
|
$254.42
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay 68.1% more for childcare
|
Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$150.00
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$3,570.00
|
$6,000.00
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 34.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$4.50
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.06
|
$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? | ?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$33.33
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.00
|
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Marshall Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 18.0% more for clothing
|
Marshall Islands
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$57.50
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$35.00
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$54.00
|
$55.00
|
|
Marshall Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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