- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 114% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 50) | R$ 29 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (R$ 9) | R$ 3.28 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (R$ 16) | R$ 4.84 | + 238% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (R$ 38) | R$ 15 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.66 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.27 | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.59 | + 163% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (R$ 38) | R$ 40 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (R$ 12) | R$ 6 | + 92% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.21 | + 134% | |
| Housing | + 194% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 194% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,108 (R$ 11,666) | R$ 3,135 | + 272% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $673 (R$ 2,527) | R$ 1,945 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $818 (R$ 3,071) | R$ 638 | + 381% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (R$ 4,725) | R$ 2,132 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $528 (R$ 1,981) | R$ 1,335 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $189 (R$ 709) | R$ 397 | + 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (R$ 363) | R$ 81 | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (R$ 2,451) | R$ 1,726 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (R$ 393) | R$ 424 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (R$ 56) | R$ 20 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 92% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 1% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (R$ 300) | R$ 206 | + 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (R$ 150) | R$ 182 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (R$ 450) | R$ 338 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (R$ 188) | R$ 255 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 214% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 214% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (R$ 84,062) | R$ 87,354 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (R$ 4.43) | R$ 4.35 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (R$ 988) | R$ 202 | + 390% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 71) | R$ 47 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (R$ 75) | R$ 229 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (R$ 19) | R$ 17 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (R$ 32) | R$ 15 | + 121% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.85 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.03 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (R$ 48) | R$ 39 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 51% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (R$ 151) | R$ 97 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (R$ 74) | R$ 50 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (R$ 150) | R$ 175 | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (R$ 160) | R$ 179 | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 117% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $502 (R$ 1,886) | R$ 2,677 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (R$ 2.21) | R$ 1.22 | + 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (R$ 355) | R$ 117 | + 204% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 175% | |
| TOTAL | + 139% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23,954 prices entered by 2,374 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
3.753
BRL
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 139% more expensive than in Brazil
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