Cost of living comparison
compared to
Central African Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost of Living Summary
Central African Republic is 50.5% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 35.2% more in Central African Republic
- Groceries
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pay 59.9% more in Central African Republic
- Transportation
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pay 84.3% more in Central African Republic
- Housing
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pay 2.1 times more in Central African Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 40.6% less in Central African Republic
The cost of housing, transportation, groceries, and restaurants in Central African Republic are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Notably, housing and transportation are significantly more expensive in Central African Republic.
Central African Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Central African Republic instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 35.2% more for restaurants
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.50
|
?? | |
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
?? | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.67
|
?? | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.78
FCFA1,007
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 59.9% more for groceries
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.33
|
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.44
|
$20.22
FCFA11,438
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.33
|
$5.34
FCFA3,022
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$4.04
FCFA2,284
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
?? | |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
?? | |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$3.23
FCFA1,827
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.42
FCFA1,371
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
$2.02
FCFA1,142
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$2.83
FCFA1,599
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 84.3% more for transportation
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.49
|
$10.11
FCFA5,719
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.41
|
?? | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 2.1 times more for housing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00
|
?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$625.00
|
$1,335.44
FCFA755,392
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$450.00
|
?? | |
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.42
|
?? | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of housing
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? | ?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,000.00
|
?? |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 40.6% less for entertainment and sports
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$3.56
FCFA2,014
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.12
|
?? | |
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$4.45
FCFA2,518
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.50
|
?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.00
|
?? | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Central African Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.00
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.00
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.00
|
?? |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Central African Republic - Cost of clothing
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