- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 39) | R$ 26 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.26 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.35 (R$ 17) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.66 | + 257% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.61 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | R$ 3.26 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.57 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (R$ 38) | R$ 40 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.21 | + 137% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,610 (R$ 9,924) | R$ 3,152 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $640 (R$ 2,433) | R$ 1,954 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (R$ 786) | R$ 575 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (R$ 2,472) | R$ 2,124 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $350 (R$ 1,331) | R$ 1,330 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $88 (R$ 333) | R$ 409 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $70 (R$ 266) | R$ 83 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (R$ 1,432) | R$ 1,732 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (R$ 570) | R$ 430 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (R$ 57) | R$ 21 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (R$ 42) | R$ 17 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 0% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (R$ 304) | R$ 203 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (R$ 152) | R$ 183 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (R$ 456) | R$ 328 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (R$ 190) | R$ 259 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 310% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 310% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,884 (R$ 94,638) | R$ 85,971 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.11 (R$ 4.20) | R$ 4.28 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $350 (R$ 1,331) | R$ 202 | + 558% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 3% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 17 | + 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 72) | R$ 46 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (R$ 76) | R$ 237 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (R$ 19) | R$ 18 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (R$ 6) | R$ 4.04 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (R$ 57) | R$ 39 | + 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 53% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (R$ 153) | R$ 95 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (R$ 75) | R$ 50 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (R$ 152) | R$ 176 | - 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (R$ 162) | R$ 175 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 118% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (R$ 1,141) | R$ 2,728 | - 58% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (R$ 2.24) | R$ 1.12 | + 101% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (R$ 360) | R$ 116 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | + 141% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,555 prices entered by 2,619 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.803
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 141% more expensive than in Brazil
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