- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Canada
- Saipan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$14) | C$14 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (C$4.63) | C$6 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.60 (C$3.26) | C$2.38 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (C$5.81) | C$4.08 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (C$4.90) | C$2.62 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (C$4.70) | C$3.73 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (C$6) | C$2.90 | + 116% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.20 (C$2.76) | C$2.89 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (C$22) | C$16 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.12 (C$3.92) | C$2.31 | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (C$3.29) | C$1.76 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,027 (C$1,288) | C$1,186 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $775 (C$972) | C$982 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (C$280) | C$117 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $661 (C$829) | C$919 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $359 (C$450) | C$695 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (C$141) | C$64 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $92 (C$115) | C$39 | + 195% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $801 (C$1,004) | C$392 | + 156% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (C$223) | C$111 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $2.85 (C$3.57) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (C$10) | C$26 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 4% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$50) | C$61 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (C$44) | C$41 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (C$117) | C$95 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (C$91) | C$87 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 156% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 156% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,605 (C$44,655) | C$22,684 | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (C$1.49) | C$1.19 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (C$167) | C$47 | + 252% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$28) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 48% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$24) | C$20 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (C$159) | C$85 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (C$6) | C$7 | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (C$4.93) | C$3.90 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.46 (C$7) | C$3.90 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (C$4.98) | C$3.21 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.77 (C$4.73) | C$2.46 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (C$10) | C$19 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$49) | C$43 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (C$22) | C$27 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (C$59) | C$84 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (C$82) | C$93 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$19) | C$9 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (C$6) | C$5.44 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.56 (C$7) | C$5.57 | + 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $539 (C$675) | C$141 | + 379% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (C$1.05) | C$2.00 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (C$78) | C$34 | + 129% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.45 (C$7) | C$10 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 140 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,906
($3,912)
in Saipan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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