Cost of living comparison
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United Arab Emirates vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost of Living Summary
United Arab Emirates is 16.8% more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 39.6% less in United Arab Emirates
- Groceries
- pay 48.2% less in United Arab Emirates
- Transportation
- pay 32.4% less in United Arab Emirates
- Housing
- pay 66.9% more in United Arab Emirates
- Childcare
- pay 36.1% more in United Arab Emirates
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 48.8% more in United Arab Emirates
- Clothing
- pay 85.8% more in United Arab Emirates
The cost of clothing, housing, entertainment and sports, and childcare in United Arab Emirates are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including groceries, restaurants, and transportation are lower in United Arab Emirates. Notably, clothing is significantly more expensive in United Arab Emirates.
United Arab Emirates vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United Arab Emirates instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 39.6% less for restaurants
Northern Mariana Islands | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $11.50 | $7.91 AED29.06 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $12.00 | $8.65 AED31.75 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.67 | $1.04 AED3.83 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.32 | $0.50 AED1.85 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of restaurants
pay 48.2% less for groceries
Northern Mariana Islands | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $3.33 | $1.47 AED5.39 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? | $5.36 AED19.68 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $8.44 | $6.96 AED25.56 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $6.33 | $2.81 AED10.34 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $6.00 | $3.68 AED13.51 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.99 | $0.98 AED3.59 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.00 | $0.75 AED2.75 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.99 | $0.73 AED2.69 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? | $0.59 AED2.15 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.95 | $0.48 AED1.76 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.03 | $0.53 AED1.93 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of groceries
pay 32.4% less for transportation
Northern Mariana Islands | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.49 | $2.91 AED10.69 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | $53.10 AED195.00 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $36,999.00 | $40,680.12 AED149K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $21.41 | $8.50 AED31.21 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of transportation
pay 66.9% more for housing
Northern Mariana Islands | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $60.00 | $101.41 AED372.42 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $625.00 | $1,438.18 AED5,281.71 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $450.00 | $990.79 AED3,638.67 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $254.42 | $122.67 AED450.49 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of housing
pay 36.1% more for childcare
Northern Mariana Islands | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? | $497.28 AED1,826.25 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $6,000.00 | $8,164.49 AED29,984.10 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of childcare
pay 48.8% more for entertainment and sports
Northern Mariana Islands | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 | $10.43 AED38.31 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.12 | $4.99 AED18.32 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | ?? | $6.23 AED22.88 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $47.50 | $75.55 AED277.45 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $8.00 | $13.19 AED48.44 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 85.8% more for clothing
Northern Mariana Islands | United Arab Emirates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $30.00 | $75.04 AED275.58 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $40.00 | $59.50 AED218.51 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $70.00 | $105.66 AED388.03 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $55.00 | $106.53 AED391.23 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. United Arab Emirates - Cost of clothing
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