- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Canada
- Saipan
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 31% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (C$13) | C$14 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$8 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (C$4.54) | C$5.67 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.36 (C$2.90) | C$2.40 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (C$5.69) | C$4.13 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (C$4.79) | C$2.54 | + 89% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (C$4.71) | C$3.55 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (C$6) | C$3.02 | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.20 (C$2.70) | C$2.26 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (C$19) | C$15 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.12 (C$3.84) | C$2.18 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (C$3.22) | C$1.87 | + 73% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $960 (C$1,178) | C$1,186 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $642 (C$788) | C$982 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (C$278) | C$104 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $661 (C$811) | C$919 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $359 (C$441) | C$695 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (C$138) | C$64 | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $92 (C$113) | C$39 | + 189% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $801 (C$983) | C$393 | + 150% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (C$219) | C$111 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $2.85 (C$3.50) | C$10 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (C$10) | C$25 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 2% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (C$49) | C$61 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (C$43) | C$41 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (C$114) | C$95 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (C$89) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 142% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,434 (C$39,824) | C$23,851 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (C$1.44) | C$1.19 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (C$164) | C$47 | + 245% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (C$27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 50% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (C$23) | C$20 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (C$156) | C$85 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (C$6) | C$6 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (C$4.82) | C$2.88 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.46 (C$7) | C$3.82 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (C$4.88) | C$3.16 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.77 (C$4.63) | C$2.53 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (C$10) | C$19 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 0% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (C$48) | C$45 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (C$19) | C$26 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (C$58) | C$84 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (C$80) | C$89 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (C$18) | C$9 | + 114% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (C$6) | C$5.72 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.68 (C$7) | C$5.43 | + 29% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $300 (C$368) | C$850 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (C$1.02) | C$1.04 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (C$76) | C$34 | + 122% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.45 (C$7) | C$10 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 151 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$4,778
($3,892)
in Saipan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,400
in Abbotsford.
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