- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Canada
- Saipan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (C$14) | C$15 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (C$4.90) | C$5.69 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.29 (C$3.04) | C$2.05 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.05 (C$5.37) | C$4.81 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (C$5.18) | C$2.90 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$10) | C$10 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (C$5.09) | C$4.00 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (C$7) | C$3.34 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (C$2.97) | C$3.36 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$16 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.31 (C$4.39) | C$2.41 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (C$3.23) | C$2.01 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,079 (C$1,432) | C$1,651 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $618 (C$820) | C$1,142 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (C$280) | C$102 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $617 (C$819) | C$1,038 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $350 (C$464) | C$779 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (C$141) | C$66 | + 112% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $89 (C$118) | C$39 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $540 (C$716) | C$351 | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $163 (C$216) | C$86 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $2.85 (C$3.78) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (C$9) | C$22 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$63) | C$59 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (C$46) | C$40 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (C$125) | C$93 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (C$84) | C$92 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | + 309% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 309% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,248 (C$42,787) | C$22,749 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (C$1.55) | C$1.27 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $321 (C$426) | C$67 | + 537% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$29) | C$31 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 54% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$25) | C$20 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (C$147) | C$82 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (C$7) | C$6 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (C$4.48) | C$3.72 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 188% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (C$5.27) | C$3.09 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.13 (C$4.16) | C$2.46 | + 69% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (C$39) | C$46 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (C$63) | C$101 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (C$82) | C$85 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$16) | C$8 | + 88% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (C$7) | C$5.34 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.54 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (C$398) | C$549 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (C$0.89) | C$1.04 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (C$94) | C$35 | + 167% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.95 (C$8) | C$11 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 312 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 81% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,788
($7,377)
in Saipan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,400
in Abbotsford.
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