Cost of living
Northern Mariana Islands compared to Ponce
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Overview comparison
Northern Mariana IslandsPonce
Consumer prices in Northern Mariana Islands are roughly 13% higher than in Ponce.
Cost of living
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Ponce |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,563 | 1,021 |
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| Total with rent family | 3,820 | 2,511 |
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| Without rent one person | 851 | 725 |
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| Without rent one family | 2,697 | 1,984 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 584.75 | 465.87 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 998.91 | 969.81 |
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| Food person | 604 | 427 |
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| Food family | 1,370 | 1,412 |
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| Transport person | 111.12 | 37.26 |
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| Transport family | 229.6 | 127.45 |
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| Life expectancy | 83.5 years | 65.07 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Ponce |
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| Lunch Menu | 8.52 | 11.49 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 43.09 | 61.29 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 12.51 | 6.82 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.58 | 1.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.54 | 3.97 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.52 | 0.97 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Ponce |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 508.63 | 702.96 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 309.57 | 336.61 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 855.79 | 1,148.62 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 639.51 | 601.62 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 164.94 | 40.99 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 304.71 | 87.09 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 50.45 | 60.19 |
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Transportation
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Ponce |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.58 | 4.3 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,899 | 3,294 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,153 | 1,467 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.43 | 1.14 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 132.04% | 68.13% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 28.94 | 5.59 |
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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 | Ponce |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.52 | 2.54 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 2.74 | 1.9 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 5.02 | 4.57 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.34 | 6.12 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.73 | 9.68 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 18.66 | 8.06 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.55 | 2.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.47 | 0.8 |
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Other
| Item | Northern Mariana Islands | Ponce |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.82 | 40.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 9.3 | 10.39 |
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| Doctors visit | 78.53 | 37.52 |
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| Haircut, simple | 9.69 | 10.2 |
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| Brand Jeans | 28.62 | 47.55 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.25 | 111.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 678.12 | 206.81 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 6,005 | 3,657 |
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