Cost of living comparison
China is 7.6% cheaper than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 64.0% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 60.3% less in China
- Transportation
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pay 48.8% less in China
- Housing
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pay 66.6% less in China
- Childcare
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pay 3.1 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 38.9% less in China
- Clothing
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pay 20.2% more in China
The cost of childcare and clothing in China are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including housing, restaurants, groceries, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in China. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 64.0% less for restaurants
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Northern Mariana Islands
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China
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.00
|
$2.85
CN¥20.91
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$5.07
CN¥37.11
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.50
|
$0.49
CN¥3.58
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.90
|
$0.30
CN¥2.20
|
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pay 60.3% less for groceries
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Northern Mariana Islands
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China
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|---|---|---|---|
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Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.33
|
$1.59
CN¥11.66
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$5.85
CN¥42.85
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.44
|
$6.86
CN¥50.25
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.33
|
$1.60
CN¥11.69
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|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$1.54
CN¥11.29
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$0.76
CN¥5.59
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
$0.57
CN¥4.20
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$0.65
CN¥4.79
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.52
CN¥3.84
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
$0.32
CN¥2.35
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$0.40
CN¥2.93
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pay 48.8% less for transportation
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Northern Mariana Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.32
|
$4.44
CN¥32.56
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$22.47
CN¥164.59
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
$19,071.53
CN¥139,698.98
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.41
|
$3.97
CN¥29.11
|
|
pay 66.6% less for housing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00
|
$11.70
CN¥85.67
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$625.00
|
$328.33
CN¥2,405.02
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$450.00
|
$205.78
CN¥1,507.34
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.42
|
$40.46
CN¥296.36
|
|
pay 3.1 times more for childcare
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
China
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$459.70
CN¥3,367.29
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,000.00
|
$18,318.08
CN¥134,179.93
|
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pay 38.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
China
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.50
|
$1.09
CN¥7.99
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.83
|
$3.07
CN¥22.47
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$3.23
CN¥23.68
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.50
|
$41.41
CN¥303.32
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.00
|
$5.93
CN¥43.40
|
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pay 20.2% more for clothing
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Northern Mariana Islands
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China
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.00
|
$48.23
CN¥353.25
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$31.67
CN¥231.99
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.00
|
$72.53
CN¥531.26
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.00
|
$75.53
CN¥553.29
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