Cost of living comparison
compared to
Czech Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost of Living Summary
Czech Republic is 5.9% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 5.9% less in Czech Republic
- Groceries
-
pay 49.2% less in Czech Republic
- Transportation
-
pay 9.7% less in Czech Republic
- Housing
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pay 7.8% less in Czech Republic
- Childcare
-
pay 53.3% more in Czech Republic
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 15.1% less in Czech Republic
- Clothing
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pay 75.6% more in Czech Republic
The cost of clothing and childcare in Czech Republic are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including groceries, entertainment and sports, transportation, housing, and restaurants are lower in Czech Republic. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in Czech Republic.
Czech Republic vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Czech Republic instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 5.9% less for restaurants
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$11.50
|
$8.75
CZK182.15
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$8.69
CZK180.72
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.67
|
$1.80
CZK37.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.58
CZK32.86
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Czech Republic - Cost of restaurants
pay 49.2% less for groceries
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.33
|
$1.42
CZK29.45
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.24
CZK129.76
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$8.44
|
$4.39
CZK91.31
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$6.33
|
$3.17
CZK66.01
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.00
|
$4.20
CZK87.40
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$0.75
CZK15.52
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
|
$0.78
CZK16.31
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.99
|
$0.97
CZK20.15
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.59
CZK33.03
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.95
|
$0.55
CZK11.42
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.03
|
$0.51
CZK10.53
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Czech Republic - Cost of groceries
pay 9.7% less for transportation
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$5.49
|
$6.65
CZK138.38
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$25.28
CZK525.94
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$36,999.00
|
$31,610.58
CZK657,737.15
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$21.41
|
$13.74
CZK285.90
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Czech Republic - Cost of transportation
pay 7.8% less for housing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.00
|
$20.37
CZK423.85
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$625.00
|
$725.26
CZK15,090.77
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$450.00
|
$590.43
CZK12,285.35
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$254.42
|
$223.21
CZK4,644.38
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Czech Republic - Cost of housing
pay 53.3% more for childcare
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$384.73
CZK8,005.26
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,000.00
|
$9,199.30
CZK191,414.51
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Czech Republic - Cost of childcare
pay 15.1% less for entertainment and sports
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Czech Republic
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$2.40
CZK49.86
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.12
|
$3.03
CZK63.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$7.42
CZK154.49
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.50
|
$55.37
CZK1,152.20
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.00
|
$9.92
CZK206.40
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Czech Republic - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 75.6% more for clothing
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
Czech Republic
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$30.00
|
$80.21
CZK1,668.87
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.00
|
$34.88
CZK725.70
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$70.00
|
$95.51
CZK1,987.34
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$55.00
|
$116.19
CZK2,417.68
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Czech Republic - Cost of clothing
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