Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (C$15) | C$20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.05 (C$5.08) | C$5.78 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.38 (C$2.98) | C$1.98 | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.96 (C$4.96) | C$4.18 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (C$3.99) | C$3.04 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (C$4.22) | C$4.24 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.08 (C$3.86) | C$3.76 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.12 (C$2.66) | C$3.41 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$19 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.54 (C$4.43) | C$2.48 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (C$3.00) | C$1.93 | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,470 (C$1,842) | C$2,136 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $727 (C$911) | C$1,241 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $257 (C$322) | C$133 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $658 (C$824) | C$1,120 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $391 (C$490) | C$806 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (C$164) | C$66 | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (C$103) | C$54 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $610 (C$764) | C$311 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (C$222) | C$97 | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (C$10) | C$25 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 13% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (C$51) | C$60 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (C$47) | C$39 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (C$144) | C$98 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$117) | C$117 | - 0% | |
| Transportation | + 193% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 193% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,720 (C$34,732) | C$22,942 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (C$1.52) | C$1.39 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $220 (C$276) | C$67 | + 313% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (C$32) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 36% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$24) | C$22 | + 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (C$133) | C$77 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.53 (C$5.67) | C$6 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (C$4.73) | C$3.85 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.51 (C$7) | C$4.28 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (C$5.22) | C$3.11 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.51 (C$4.40) | C$2.46 | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (C$47) | C$52 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (C$22) | C$26 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (C$61) | C$117 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (C$84) | C$96 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (C$11) | C$9 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.48 (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $337 (C$422) | C$647 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (C$0.84) | C$0.83 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (C$79) | C$35 | + 124% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$8) | C$11 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 30 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 45% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$8,406 ($6,709) in Saipan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,800 in Abbotsford.
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