- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- India
- Saipan
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 125% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨745) | ₨735 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $9 (₨549) | ₨315 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (₨238) | ₨94 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.60 (₨168) | ₨46 | + 266% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (₨299) | ₨52 | + 474% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (₨252) | ₨41 | + 511% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨482) | ₨228 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (₨242) | ₨103 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (₨323) | ₨31 | + 931% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.20 (₨142) | ₨119 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨1,153) | ₨827 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.12 (₨202) | ₨65 | + 210% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (₨169) | ₨27 | + 531% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 115% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,027 (₨66,289) | ₨26,545 | + 150% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $775 (₨50,029) | ₨7,500 | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (₨14,386) | ₨4,669 | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $661 (₨42,638) | ₨30,000 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $359 (₨23,169) | ₨25,000 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (₨7,238) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $92 (₨5,929) | ₨1,269 | + 367% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $801 (₨51,672) | ₨41,000 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (₨11,494) | ₨8,000 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $2.85 (₨184) | ₨200 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (₨510) | ₨500 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 13% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨2,549) | ₨2,480 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (₨2,245) | ₨2,891 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (₨5,994) | ₨5,358 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (₨4,686) | ₨4,949 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 233% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 233% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,605 (₨2,297,536) | ₨606,813 | + 279% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.19 (₨77) | ₨74 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (₨8,610) | ₨1,790 | + 381% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (₨1,425) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 20% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨477) | ₨545 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,226) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (₨8,193) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (₨322) | ₨248 | + 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (₨254) | ₨206 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.46 (₨352) | ₨200 | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (₨256) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.77 (₨243) | ₨73 | + 236% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (₨526) | ₨154 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 107% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (₨2,499) | ₨1,355 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (₨1,113) | ₨471 | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (₨3,045) | ₨656 | + 364% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (₨4,194) | ₨2,179 | + 92% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (₨970) | ₨328 | + 195% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (₨334) | ₨205 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.56 (₨359) | ₨153 | + 134% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $539 (₨34,753) | ₨8,598 | + 304% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (₨54) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (₨3,998) | ₨1,719 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.46 (₨352) | ₨252 | + 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 130% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 130 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 130% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨165,711
($2,568)
in Saipan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨72,000
in Amritsar.
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