Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 146% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 146% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (R$ 67) | R$ 30 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (R$ 42) | R$ 31 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (R$ 61) | R$ 10 | + 482% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (R$ 12) | R$ 4.41 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (R$ 14) | R$ 7 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (R$ 21) | R$ 20 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (R$ 13) | R$ 4.84 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (R$ 12) | R$ 5.67 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (R$ 127) | R$ 43 | + 197% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (R$ 5.57) | R$ 8 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (R$ 11) | R$ 3.78 | + 194% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 218% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (R$ 10,931) | R$ 2,819 | + 288% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (R$ 4,477) | R$ 1,990 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (R$ 1,319) | R$ 611 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (R$ 3,705) | R$ 2,234 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (R$ 1,482) | R$ 1,471 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (R$ 405) | R$ 418 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (R$ 658) | R$ 84 | + 687% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (R$ 4,049) | R$ 1,994 | + 103% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 506) | R$ 589 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (R$ 101) | R$ 26 | + 286% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (R$ 40) | R$ 19 | + 116% | |
| Clothes | + 144% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 144% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (R$ 155) | R$ 242 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (R$ 633) | R$ 219 | + 189% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (R$ 506) | R$ 346 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (R$ 1,265) | R$ 261 | + 385% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (R$ 113,358) | R$ 99,194 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 222 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 188% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 188% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (R$ 43) | R$ 17 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (R$ 304) | R$ 52 | + 488% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (R$ 607) | R$ 245 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (R$ 15) | R$ 17 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (R$ 26) | R$ 6 | + 302% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (R$ 10) | R$ 4.63 | + 119% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (R$ 101) | R$ 47 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (R$ 304) | R$ 92 | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 152) | R$ 54 | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (R$ 371) | R$ 190 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 28 | + 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 12 | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (R$ 30) | R$ 10 | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (R$ 1,999) | R$ 3,925 | - 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (R$ 290) | R$ 123 | + 135% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (R$ 53) | R$ 12 | + 344% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,343 prices entered by 2,021 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 118% more expensive than in Brazil
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