- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Canada
- Saipan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 21% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$14) | C$16 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (C$11) | C$10 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.08 (C$5.28) | C$5.69 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.42 (C$3.13) | C$2.05 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.29 (C$5.56) | C$5.20 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (C$5.06) | C$2.90 | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (C$4.96) | C$4.10 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (C$6) | C$3.34 | + 94% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (C$2.73) | C$3.36 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$18) | C$16 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.34 (C$4.32) | C$2.51 | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (C$3.15) | C$2.01 | + 57% | |
| 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 | $1,228 (C$1,589) | C$1,859 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $646 (C$836) | C$1,162 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (C$273) | C$114 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $617 (C$799) | C$1,038 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $350 (C$453) | C$779 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (C$137) | C$66 | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $81 (C$105) | C$39 | + 165% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $533 (C$690) | C$351 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $163 (C$210) | C$86 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (C$8) | C$22 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$62) | C$57 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (C$45) | C$38 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (C$122) | C$94 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (C$82) | C$99 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | + 226% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 226% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (C$38,660) | C$22,749 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (C$1.51) | C$1.27 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $251 (C$325) | C$67 | + 386% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$29) | C$31 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 52% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$25) | C$20 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (C$143) | C$80 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (C$6) | C$6 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (C$4.37) | C$3.72 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (C$8) | C$2.83 | + 181% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (C$5.15) | C$3.09 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.13 (C$4.06) | C$2.46 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (C$12) | C$19 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 5% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $33 (C$43) | C$46 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (C$21) | C$26 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $44 (C$57) | C$101 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (C$80) | C$85 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (C$6) | C$5.30 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.54 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (C$388) | C$549 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (C$0.87) | C$0.83 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (C$86) | C$34 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.95 (C$8) | C$11 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 298 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 62% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$9,583
($7,400)
in Saipan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$5,900
in Abbotsford.
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