Cost of living
Blackstone compared to Northern Mariana Islands
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Overview comparison
BlackstoneNorthern Mariana Islands
Consumer prices in Blackstone are roughly 61% higher than in Northern Mariana Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Blackstone | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Total with rent one person | 2,295 | 1,563 |
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| Total with rent family | 4,985 | 3,820 |
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| Without rent one person | 880 | 851 |
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| Without rent one family | 3,508 | 2,697 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 1,321.53 | 584.75 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 2,921.61 | 998.91 |
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| Food person | 527 | 604 |
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| Food family | 1,633 | 1,370 |
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| Transport person | 99.34 | 111.12 |
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| Transport family | 273.61 | 229.6 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.95 years | 83.5 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Blackstone | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Lunch Menu | 21.22 | 8.52 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 76.57 | 43.09 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.7 | 12.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 6.81 | 4.58 |
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| Cappuccino | 6.33 | 4.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.19 | 1.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Blackstone | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,710.68 | 508.63 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 1,458.32 | 309.57 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 2,627.9 | 855.79 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 3,005.15 | 639.51 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 125.95 | 164.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 182.33 | 304.71 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 77.32 | 50.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Blackstone | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.35 | 4.58 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 5,435 | 1,899 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 3,286 | 1,153 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.58 | 2.43 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 62.8% | 132.04% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.51 | 28.94 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.16 | 1.31 |
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Groceries
| Item | Blackstone | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.95 | 2.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 4.09 | 2.74 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 4.38 | 5.02 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13.36 | 11.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.63 | 12.73 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 15.35 | 18.66 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.47 | 2.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.47 |
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Other
| Item | Blackstone | Northern Mariana Islands |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 51.48 | 58.82 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 15.76 | 9.3 |
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| Doctors visit | 119.57 | 78.53 |
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| Haircut, simple | 23.79 | 9.69 |
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| Brand Jeans | 48.33 | 28.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 74.53 | 95.25 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 1,175.37 | 678.12 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 23,796 | 6,005 |
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