Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 43% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States)
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| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 8% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $12 | $13 | 11% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 | $8 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.05 | $4.42 | 8% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $2.38 | $0.59 | 302% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.96 | $2.17 | 82% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.18 | $3.69 | 14% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 | $5.97 | 16% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.36 | $3.05 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $3.08 | $1.38 | 124% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.12 | $3.58 | 41% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 | $15 | 3% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $3.54 | $2.29 | 55% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.40 | $1.98 | 21% |
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,470 | $1,637 | 10% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $727 | $1,036 | 30% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $257 | $179 | 44% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $658 | $1,072 | 39% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $391 | $727 | 46% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $131 | $82 | 60% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $82 | $43 | 93% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $610 | $263 | 132% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $177 | $124 | 42% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 | $10 | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $8 | $19 | 59% |
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 7% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $41 | $47 | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $37 | $43 | 13% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $115 | $75 | 54% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $93 | $113 | 18% |
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 178% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $27,720 | $23,601 | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $1.21 | $0.60 | 102% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $220 | $59 | 274% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $25 | $17 | 46% |
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is about the same as in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 | $9 | 21% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $19 | $22 | 13% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $106 | $102 | 4% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $4.53 | $7 | 33% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.77 | $3.39 | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.51 | $3.89 | 42% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.16 | $3.39 | 23% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $3.51 | $1.59 | 121% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $10 | $20 | 52% |
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 19% more expensive than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $37 | $47 | 22% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $17 | $25 | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $48 | $111 | 56% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $67 | $93 | 28% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 | $9 | 2% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.00 | $5.32 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.48 | $5.32 | 3% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $337 | $429 | 21% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.67 | $0.19 | 260% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $63 | $35 | 79% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 | $6 | 5% |
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For example, you would need at least $6,583 in Saipan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $4,600 in Indianapolis, Indiana.