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Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost of Living Summary
Turks and Caicos Islands is 52.3% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 49.8% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Groceries
- pay 13.9% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Transportation
- pay 43.3% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Housing
- pay 72.2% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Childcare
- pay 33.3% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 50.4% more in Turks and Caicos Islands
- Clothing
- pay 2.0 times more in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Turks and Caicos Islands instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 49.8% more for restaurants
Northern Mariana Islands | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $11.50 | $20.00 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $12.00 | $12.50 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.67 | $2.50 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.32 | $2.25 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 13.9% more for groceries
Northern Mariana Islands | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $3.33 | $3.94 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? | $13.23 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $8.44 | $19.94 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $6.33 | $4.00 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $6.00 | $6.80 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.99 | $1.81 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.00 | $1.18 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.99 | ?? | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? | $3.00 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.95 | ?? | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.03 | $0.91 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 43.3% more for transportation
Northern Mariana Islands | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.49 | $7.86 | |
| 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. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 72.2% more for housing
Northern Mariana Islands | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $60.00 | $115.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $625.00 | $1,225.00 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $450.00 | $950.00 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $254.42 | $229.41 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of housing
pay 33.3% more for childcare
Northern Mariana Islands | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? | $500.00 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $6,000.00 | $8,000.00 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 50.4% more for entertainment and sports
Northern Mariana Islands | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.12 | $5.50 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | ?? | $7.00 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $47.50 | $100.00 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $8.00 | ?? | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 2.0 times more for clothing
Northern Mariana Islands | Turks and Caicos Islands | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $30.00 | $80.00 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $40.00 | $60.00 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $70.00 | $150.00 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $55.00 | $100.00 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Turks and Caicos Islands - Cost of clothing
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