Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 143% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 143% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 28 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (R$ 50) | R$ 27 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (R$ 27) | R$ 8 | + 245% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (R$ 13) | R$ 3.86 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.57 | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (R$ 22) | R$ 17 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (R$ 14) | R$ 4.51 | + 220% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (R$ 9) | R$ 4.82 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 83) | R$ 38 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (R$ 20) | R$ 7 | + 168% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (R$ 12) | R$ 3.33 | + 258% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 163% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (R$ 8,231) | R$ 3,092 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $953 (R$ 5,185) | R$ 1,818 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (R$ 2,368) | R$ 493 | + 380% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $582 (R$ 3,166) | R$ 2,063 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (R$ 2,853) | R$ 1,270 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (R$ 811) | R$ 360 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (R$ 184) | R$ 80 | + 129% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (R$ 3,833) | R$ 1,663 | + 130% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (R$ 1,807) | R$ 467 | + 287% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (R$ 117) | R$ 22 | + 425% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (R$ 51) | R$ 17 | + 198% | |
| Clothes | + 208% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 208% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (R$ 167) | R$ 210 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (R$ 680) | R$ 192 | + 254% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (R$ 920) | R$ 324 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (R$ 1,360) | R$ 247 | + 450% | |
| Transportation | + 169% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 169% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (R$ 121,869) | R$ 88,188 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (R$ 7) | R$ 4.43 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (R$ 842) | R$ 222 | + 279% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 193% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (R$ 22) | R$ 16 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (R$ 103) | R$ 41 | + 149% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (R$ 874) | R$ 218 | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 15 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (R$ 28) | R$ 5.88 | + 369% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (R$ 24) | R$ 4.06 | + 502% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (R$ 61) | R$ 42 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 67% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (R$ 234) | R$ 94 | + 150% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (R$ 87) | R$ 52 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (R$ 399) | R$ 183 | + 118% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (R$ 73) | R$ 25 | + 187% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 11 | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 175% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (R$ 2,149) | R$ 3,547 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (R$ 311) | R$ 117 | + 166% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R$ 57) | R$ 10 | + 456% | |
| TOTAL | + 148% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,555 prices entered by 1,561 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 148% more expensive than in Brazil
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