Cost of living
Bethlehem (United States) compared to Northern Mariana Islands
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Overview comparison
Bethlehem (United States)Northern Mariana Islands
Consumer prices in Northern Mariana Islands are roughly 41% higher than in Bethlehem (United States).
Cost of living
| Item | Bethlehem (United States) | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 878 | 1,563 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,195 | 3,820 |
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| Without rent one person | 541 | 851 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,307 | 2,697 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 439.54 | 584.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 505.93 | 998.91 |
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| Food person | 310 | 604 |
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| Food family | 650 | 1,370 |
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| Transport person | 75.36 | 111.12 |
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| Transport family | 179.73 | 229.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.49 years | 83.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bethlehem (United States) | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.3 | 8.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.98 | 43.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.42 | 12.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.74 | 4.58 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.69 | 4.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.64 | 1.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bethlehem (United States) | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 348.15 | 508.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 311.53 | 309.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 797.17 | 855.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 452.93 | 639.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 47.04 | 164.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.36 | 304.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 32.94 | 50.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bethlehem (United States) | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.92 | 4.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,043 | 1,899 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 485 | 1,153 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.89 | 2.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 81.95% | 132.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 13.07 | 28.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.44 | 1.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bethlehem (United States) | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 2.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.53 | 2.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.31 | 5.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.82 | 11.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.14 | 12.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.64 | 18.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.06 | 2.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.47 | 1.47 |
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Other
| Item | Bethlehem (United States) | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 46.06 | 58.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.61 | 9.3 |
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| Doctors visit | 23.92 | 78.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.87 | 9.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 80.43 | 28.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.67 | 95.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 170.43 | 678.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,889 | 6,005 |
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