- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- India
- Saipan
- Amritsar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands compared to Amritsar, India
Currency:
| Food | + 187% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 187% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (₨691) | ₨349 | + 98% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (₨561) | ₨315 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.69 (₨247) | ₨94 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.29 (₨153) | ₨41 | + 270% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.05 (₨271) | ₨52 | + 420% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.90 (₨261) | ₨41 | + 533% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨499) | ₨228 | + 119% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.83 (₨256) | ₨87 | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.00 (₨335) | ₨35 | + 858% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.24 (₨150) | ₨119 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (₨949) | ₨809 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.31 (₨222) | ₨65 | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.43 (₨163) | ₨25 | + 562% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 119% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,079 (₨72,212) | ₨33,553 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $618 (₨41,351) | ₨7,500 | + 451% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (₨14,110) | ₨4,669 | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $617 (₨41,293) | ₨21,203 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $350 (₨23,418) | ₨25,000 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $106 (₨7,101) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $89 (₨5,974) | ₨1,269 | + 371% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $540 (₨36,115) | ₨41,000 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $163 (₨10,873) | ₨8,000 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $2.85 (₨191) | ₨200 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $6 (₨432) | ₨500 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 8% cheaper than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (₨3,187) | ₨2,480 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $35 (₨2,339) | ₨2,891 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (₨6,328) | ₨5,358 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $64 (₨4,250) | ₨4,949 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 519% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 519% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,248 (₨2,157,702) | ₨605,082 | + 257% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 (₨78) | ₨91 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $321 (₨21,465) | ₨1,790 | + 1099% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 (₨1,478) | - | - | |
| 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 (₨495) | ₨545 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,271) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (₨7,403) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (₨334) | ₨248 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.38 (₨226) | ₨206 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (₨412) | ₨200 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.97 (₨266) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.13 (₨210) | ₨73 | + 189% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (₨602) | ₨154 | + 290% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 56% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $29 (₨1,960) | ₨1,355 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,064) | ₨471 | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $47 (₨3,157) | ₨656 | + 381% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $62 (₨4,148) | ₨2,179 | + 90% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨805) | ₨328 | + 145% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.95 (₨331) | ₨205 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.54 (₨371) | ₨153 | + 142% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (₨20,073) | ₨35,850 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.50 (₨33) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (₨4,741) | ₨1,719 | + 176% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.95 (₨398) | ₨252 | + 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 206% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 206% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨327,670
($4,897)
in Saipan
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨107,000
in Amritsar.
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