Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 134% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 36) | R$ 26 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.59 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.28 (R$ 10) | R$ 3.33 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.36 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.59 | + 112% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (R$ 11) | R$ 5.98 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.05 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.54 | + 185% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (R$ 77) | R$ 40 | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (R$ 16) | R$ 7 | + 134% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.34 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 135% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,653 (R$ 7,256) | R$ 3,237 | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $944 (R$ 4,143) | R$ 1,937 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $387 (R$ 1,698) | R$ 571 | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $933 (R$ 4,097) | R$ 2,037 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $548 (R$ 2,406) | R$ 1,331 | + 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (R$ 654) | R$ 347 | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (R$ 219) | R$ 78 | + 180% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (R$ 3,092) | R$ 1,529 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (R$ 1,458) | R$ 428 | + 240% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (R$ 94) | R$ 23 | + 315% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 141% | |
| Clothes | + 179% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 179% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $25 (R$ 110) | R$ 199 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (R$ 549) | R$ 168 | + 227% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $189 (R$ 829) | R$ 308 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (R$ 1,097) | R$ 242 | + 353% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 134% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (R$ 98,319) | R$ 88,832 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.75 (R$ 8) | R$ 4.36 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (R$ 679) | R$ 211 | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 130% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (R$ 18) | R$ 18 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 83) | R$ 43 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (R$ 705) | R$ 241 | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 5.31 | + 319% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (R$ 20) | R$ 3.69 | + 434% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (R$ 51) | R$ 37 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 54% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (R$ 208) | R$ 101 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (R$ 70) | R$ 51 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (R$ 322) | R$ 177 | + 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (R$ 52) | R$ 23 | + 125% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 9 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 12 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $445 (R$ 1,951) | R$ 2,791 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (R$ 222) | R$ 114 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R$ 46) | R$ 10 | + 352% | |
| TOTAL | + 122% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,487 prices entered by 1,239 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 122% more expensive than in Brazil
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