Cost of living comparison
compared to
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Tennessee Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 10.7% cheaper than Tennessee.
- Restaurants
-
pay 25.3% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 30.2% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 47.5% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
-
pay 20.1% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 73.4% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 0.3% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 34.1% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of transportation, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Tennessee. Expenses including childcare, clothing, restaurants, and housing are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Tennessee Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Tennessee, you would:
pay 25.3% less for restaurants
|
Tennessee
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.38
|
$11.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.61
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.84
|
$1.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.04
|
$1.32
|
|
Tennessee vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 30.2% more for groceries
|
Tennessee
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.09
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.60
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.94
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.02
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.26
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.81
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.68
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.62
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.27
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.55
|
$1.03
|
|
Tennessee vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 47.5% more for transportation
|
Tennessee
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$2.85
|
$5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$43.19
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,576.40
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$15.68
|
$21.41
|
|
Tennessee vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 20.1% less for housing
|
Tennessee
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.00
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,440.17
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,280.54
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$166.18
|
$254.42
|
|
Tennessee vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay 73.4% less for childcare
|
Tennessee
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,018.45
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,585.44
|
$6,000.00
|
|
Tennessee vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 0.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Tennessee
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.33
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.22
|
$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.78
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$36.70
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.08
|
$8.00
|
|
Tennessee vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 34.1% less for clothing
|
Tennessee
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.54
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$46.28
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$94.58
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$125.74
|
$55.00
|
|
Tennessee vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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