Cost of living
Northern Mariana Islands compared to Buda
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Overview comparison
Northern Mariana IslandsBuda
Consumer prices in Buda are roughly 57% higher than in Northern Mariana Islands.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Buda |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,563 | 2,495 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,820 | 5,693 |
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| Without rent one person | 851 | 997 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,697 | 3,255 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 584.75 | 1,705.18 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 998.91 | 2,570.32 |
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| Food person | 604 | 525 |
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| Food family | 1,370 | 1,728 |
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| Transport person | 111.12 | 113.41 |
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| Transport family | 229.6 | 251.78 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.5 years | 66.23 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Buda |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.52 | 21.29 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.09 | 82.72 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.51 | 10.19 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.58 | 5.43 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.54 | 4.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.52 | 2.55 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Buda |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 508.63 | 1,465.92 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 309.57 | 1,464.19 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 855.79 | 2,928.18 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 639.51 | 2,185.98 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.94 | 103.7 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 304.71 | 211.75 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.45 | 60.2 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Buda |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.58 | 6.04 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,899 | 4,097 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,153 | 3,113 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.43 | 2.78 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 132.04% | 57.17% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 28.94 | 20.87 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.31 | 1.12 |
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Groceries
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Buda |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.52 | 0.98 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.74 | 4.08 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.02 | 4.19 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.34 | 11.46 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.73 | 12.24 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.66 | 17.36 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 1.73 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 1.24 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Buda |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.82 | 50.8 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.3 | 16.52 |
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| Doctors visit | 78.53 | 116.8 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.69 | 23.09 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.62 | 48.95 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.25 | 98.18 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 678.12 | 1,263.11 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,005 | 19,970 |
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