Cost of living
Northern Mariana Islands compared to Brandon (United States)
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Overview comparison
Northern Mariana IslandsBrandon (United States)
Consumer prices in Brandon (United States) are roughly 58% higher than in Northern Mariana Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Brandon (United States) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,563 | 2,585 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,820 | 5,559 |
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| Without rent one person | 851 | 946 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,697 | 2,577 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 584.75 | 1,766.4 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 998.91 | 2,355.85 |
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| Food person | 604 | 585 |
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| Food family | 1,370 | 1,487 |
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| Transport person | 111.12 | 96.09 |
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| Transport family | 229.6 | 241.72 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.5 years | 87.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Brandon (United States) |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.52 | 17.92 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.09 | 63.83 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.51 | 9.76 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.58 | 6.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.54 | 4.48 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.52 | 2.13 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Brandon (United States) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 508.63 | 1,497.75 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 309.57 | 1,532.53 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 855.79 | 2,851.03 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 639.51 | 2,253.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.94 | 101.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 304.71 | 149.67 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.45 | 68.93 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Brandon (United States) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.58 | 6.13 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,899 | 4,696 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,153 | 3,665 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.43 | 1.93 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 132.04% | 60.01% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 28.94 | 16.7 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.31 | 0.89 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Brandon (United States) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.52 | 1.27 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.74 | 3.2 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.02 | 3.9 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.34 | 15.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.73 | 13.26 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.66 | 14.24 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.56 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Brandon (United States) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.82 | 57.88 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.3 | 12.69 |
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| Doctors visit | 78.53 | 130.61 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.69 | 22.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.62 | 59.93 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.25 | 101.08 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 678.12 | 1,506.64 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,005 | 21,655 |
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