Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is about the same as in Guam
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| Food | - 23% | |||
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| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 23% cheaper than in Guam | ||||
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| Saipan | Guam | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 | $16 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $9 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | $4.93 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.56 | $3.32 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.22 | $5.24 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.96 | $7 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $9 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.37 | $5.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.01 | $4.69 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 | $5.09 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 | $21 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.84 | $4.20 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.69 | $3.71 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 35% cheaper than in Guam | ||||
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| Saipan | Guam | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,729 | $2,634 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $757 | $1,826 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $285 | $335 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $677 | $1,561 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $367 | $1,032 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 | $194 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $75 | $75 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $634 | $423 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 | $151 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $17 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 | $12 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 36% cheaper than in Guam | ||||
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| Saipan | Guam | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $33 | $50 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $33 | $62 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 | $97 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $71 | $120 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 101% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 101% more expensive than in Guam | ||||
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| Saipan | Guam | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,538 | $28,296 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 | $1.41 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $143 | $40 | + 260% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $32 | $49 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is about the same as in Guam | ||||
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| Saipan | Guam | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $12 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 | $15 | + 170% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 | $155 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 | $4.37 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 | $5.08 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 | $5.01 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.54 | $2.62 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 | $18 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 13% cheaper than in Guam | ||||
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| Saipan | Guam | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 | $48 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 | $19 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $39 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $72 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $11 | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.13 | $6 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.54 | $7 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $297 | $606 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.44 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $91 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $8 | - 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 91 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2023.
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