- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- India
- Saipan
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 171% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 171% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨693) | ₨349 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨543) | ₨315 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (₨237) | ₨94 | + 152% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.36 (₨151) | ₨46 | + 231% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (₨297) | ₨52 | + 470% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (₨250) | ₨41 | + 507% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨479) | ₨228 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (₨246) | ₨103 | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (₨321) | ₨31 | + 925% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.20 (₨141) | ₨119 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨977) | ₨827 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.12 (₨200) | ₨65 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.63 (₨168) | ₨27 | + 527% | |
| Housing | + 106% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 106% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $960 (₨61,553) | ₨26,545 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $642 (₨41,166) | ₨7,500 | + 449% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (₨14,503) | ₨4,669 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $661 (₨42,388) | ₨30,000 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $359 (₨23,033) | ₨25,000 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (₨7,196) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $92 (₨5,894) | ₨1,269 | + 364% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $801 (₨51,368) | ₨41,000 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (₨11,426) | ₨8,000 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $2.85 (₨183) | ₨200 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (₨507) | ₨500 | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 13% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $40 (₨2,534) | ₨2,480 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (₨2,231) | ₨2,891 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 (₨5,959) | ₨5,358 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $73 (₨4,658) | ₨4,949 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | + 223% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 223% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,434 (₨2,080,609) | ₨605,082 | + 244% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (₨75) | ₨74 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $133 (₨8,559) | ₨1,790 | + 378% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (₨1,417) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 19% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨474) | ₨545 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,219) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (₨8,145) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (₨320) | ₨248 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (₨252) | ₨206 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.46 (₨350) | ₨200 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (₨255) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.77 (₨242) | ₨73 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $8 (₨523) | ₨154 | + 238% | |
| Entertainment | + 113% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 113% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (₨2,484) | ₨1,355 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨997) | ₨471 | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (₨3,027) | ₨656 | + 361% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $65 (₨4,169) | ₨2,179 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (₨964) | ₨328 | + 193% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.17 (₨332) | ₨205 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.68 (₨364) | ₨153 | + 138% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $539 (₨34,549) | ₨8,781 | + 293% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.83 (₨53) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $62 (₨3,975) | ₨1,719 | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.45 (₨350) | ₨252 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 135% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨190,429
($2,969)
in Saipan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨81,000
in Amritsar.
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