Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands vs Patras, Greece
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Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 39% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (€10) | €9 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€7) | €5.45 | + 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.05 (€3.36) | €3.75 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.38 (€1.97) | €1.23 | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.96 (€3.28) | €3.25 | + 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (€2.64) | €1.35 | + 95% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€5.73) | €4.12 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (€2.79) | €1.36 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.08 (€2.55) | €0.68 | + 273% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.12 (€1.76) | €1.14 | + 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (€12) | €8 | + 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.54 (€2.93) | €2.02 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (€1.98) | €0.90 | + 119% | |
Housing | + 109% | |||
Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 109% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,470 (€1,218) | €426 | + 186% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $727 (€602) | €302 | + 100% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $257 (€213) | €122 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $658 (€545) | €316 | + 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $391 (€324) | €245 | + 32% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (€108) | €94 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (€68) | €21 | + 218% | |
40” flat screen tv | $610 (€505) | €351 | + 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (€147) | €71 | + 106% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (€10) | €10 | - 0% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (€6) | €5.67 | + 13% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 26% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (€34) | €83 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (€31) | €40 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (€95) | €70 | + 36% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (€77) | €71 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 154% | |||
Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 154% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,720 (€22,962) | €23,202 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (€1.00) | €1.57 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $220 (€183) | €39 | + 364% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (€21) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 70% | |||
Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 70% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.76) | €3.23 | + 78% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (€16) | €5.59 | + 182% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (€88) | €32 | + 175% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.53 (€3.75) | €3.88 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (€3.13) | €3.80 | - 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.51 (€4.56) | €3.50 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (€3.45) | €1.53 | + 125% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.51 (€2.91) | €1.83 | + 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (€8) | €11 | - 26% | |
Entertainment | + 24% | |||
Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 24% more expensive than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (€31) | €22 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $17 (€14) | €15 | - 6% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (€40) | €38 | + 7% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (€56) | €46 | + 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (€4.14) | €3.40 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.48 (€4.54) | €3.22 | + 41% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $337 (€279) | €792 | - 65% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (€0.56) | €0.24 | + 134% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (€52) | €38 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (€5.42) | €4.08 | + 33% | |
TOTAL | + 81% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 81% more expensive than in Patras (Greece)
For example, you would need at least €2,528 ($3,052) in Saipan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,400 in Patras.
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