Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 31% cheaper than in New York City (United States)
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| Food | - 26% | |||
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| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 26% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Saipan | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 | $24 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $11 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.01 | $9 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.41 | $1.25 | + 93% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.78 | $6 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $6 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $5.28 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $3.90 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 | $3.32 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 | $18 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.44 | $3.12 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $4.08 | - | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 63% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Saipan | New York City | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,633 | $6,851 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $757 | $4,177 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $285 | $164 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $715 | $3,743 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $380 | $2,353 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 | $124 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $83 | $67 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $634 | $308 | + 106% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 | $161 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $11 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 | $31 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 6% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Saipan | New York City | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $61 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $57 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 | $94 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $72 | $147 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 16% more expensive than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Saipan | New York City | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $24,700 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 | $1.31 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $151 | $129 | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $33 | $21 | + 56% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is about the same as in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Saipan | New York City | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 | $22 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 | $144 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 | $4.05 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 | $7 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 | $4.14 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.54 | $2.02 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 | $31 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 24% cheaper than in New York City (United States) | ||||
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| Saipan | New York City | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 | $69 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 | $36 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $350 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 | $17 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.13 | $5.27 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.54 | $8 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $337 | $443 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | $100 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $14 | - 52% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 760 prices entered by 184 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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