Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 148% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 148% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (R$ 87) | R$ 37 | + 139% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (R$ 62) | R$ 35 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 5.24 | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.28 (R$ 24) | R$ 13 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (R$ 23) | R$ 8 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 40) | R$ 24 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.09 (R$ 28) | R$ 7 | + 281% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (R$ 15) | R$ 6 | + 132% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (R$ 88) | R$ 48 | + 82% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.26 (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 (R$ 17) | R$ 4.44 | + 285% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 93% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,444 (R$ 7,995) | R$ 3,831 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $646 (R$ 3,577) | R$ 2,501 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (R$ 1,171) | R$ 726 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $600 (R$ 3,322) | R$ 2,820 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $389 (R$ 2,153) | R$ 1,821 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (R$ 1,384) | R$ 531 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (R$ 221) | R$ 95 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $700 (R$ 3,875) | R$ 1,851 | + 109% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (R$ 1,246) | R$ 647 | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (R$ 153) | R$ 21 | + 614% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (R$ 206) | R$ 260 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (R$ 274) | R$ 264 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (R$ 645) | R$ 409 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (R$ 553) | R$ 322 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,000 (R$ 149,477) | R$ 120,533 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.49 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.87 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (R$ 433) | R$ 240 | + 81% | |
| Personal Care | + 199% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 199% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 22 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (R$ 332) | R$ 47 | + 606% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (R$ 415) | R$ 281 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (R$ 22) | R$ 23 | - 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (R$ 48) | R$ 13 | + 270% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (R$ 28) | R$ 18 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (R$ 25) | R$ 7 | + 233% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.25 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.62 | + 417% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (R$ 71) | R$ 56 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (R$ 166) | R$ 112 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (R$ 94) | R$ 59 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 223 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (R$ 354) | R$ 231 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 38) | R$ 33 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.93 (R$ 33) | R$ 15 | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 192% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $110 (R$ 609) | R$ 3,549 | - 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (R$ 443) | R$ 139 | + 220% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 46) | R$ 12 | + 282% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,268 prices entered by 1,709 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 81% more expensive than in Brazil
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