Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 198% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 198% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (R$ 100) | R$ 36 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (R$ 65) | R$ 35 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (R$ 62) | R$ 11 | + 486% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.99 (R$ 15) | R$ 5.30 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (R$ 37) | R$ 13 | + 194% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 25 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 5.74 | + 241% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.90 (R$ 29) | R$ 5.89 | + 391% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $28 (R$ 137) | R$ 43 | + 216% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 9 | + 264% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.14 (R$ 15) | R$ 4.89 | + 215% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 56% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,300 (R$ 6,366) | R$ 3,831 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (R$ 4,331) | R$ 2,510 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (R$ 1,714) | R$ 658 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $523 (R$ 2,564) | R$ 2,686 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $361 (R$ 1,769) | R$ 1,675 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (R$ 392) | R$ 611 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (R$ 196) | R$ 93 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (R$ 3,918) | R$ 1,969 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 490) | R$ 660 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (R$ 98) | R$ 29 | + 233% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (R$ 39) | R$ 21 | + 90% | |
| Clothes | - 51% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 51% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 256 | - 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $19 (R$ 93) | R$ 249 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 490) | R$ 401 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $70 (R$ 343) | R$ 322 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 101% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,714 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.09 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.58 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (R$ 629) | R$ 232 | + 171% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 165% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 21 | + 141% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (R$ 294) | R$ 44 | + 566% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (R$ 560) | R$ 257 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 23 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 19 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (R$ 24) | R$ 5.74 | + 327% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 98) | R$ 56 | + 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (R$ 294) | R$ 108 | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 147) | R$ 63 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 250 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (R$ 359) | R$ 215 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 34) | R$ 32 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 123% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (R$ 29) | R$ 11 | + 166% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $210 (R$ 1,028) | R$ 4,237 | - 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.18 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (R$ 280) | R$ 128 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (R$ 37) | R$ 11 | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,138 prices entered by 1,732 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 98% more expensive than in Brazil
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