Cost of living comparison
compared to
British Virgin Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost of Living Summary
British Virgin Islands is 34.5% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 0.4% more in British Virgin Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 7.1% less in British Virgin Islands
- Transportation
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pay 13.5% less in British Virgin Islands
- Housing
-
pay 84.8% more in British Virgin Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 21.0% more in British Virgin Islands
- Clothing
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pay 3.5 times more in British Virgin Islands
The cost of clothing, housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants in British Virgin Islands are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including transportation and groceries are lower in British Virgin Islands. Notably, clothing and housing are significantly more expensive in British Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in British Virgin Islands instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 0.4% more for restaurants
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$15.00
|
$19.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$14.50
|
$11.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$1.74
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.38
|
$1.14
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 7.1% less for groceries
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$5.63
|
$4.62
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$9.87
|
$9.94
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$5.99
|
$6.10
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$5.89
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$1.28
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.65
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$0.91
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.19
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.93
|
$2.45
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$2.02
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 13.5% less for transportation
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.52
|
$4.77
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | ?? | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 84.8% more for housing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$90.00
|
$112.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$800.00
|
$1,533.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$375.00
|
$1,308.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$286.76
|
$100.56
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$375.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$15,236.67
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 21.0% more for entertainment and sports
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
British Virgin Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$4.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.33
|
$6.25
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$5.12
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$60.00
|
$120.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$15.00
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 3.5 times more for clothing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
British Virgin Islands
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$47.50
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$55.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$130.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$40.00
|
$140.00
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. British Virgin Islands - Cost of clothing
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