Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 139% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico)
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| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 56% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Queretaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $12 (Mex$ 240) | Mex$ 250 | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $9 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 113 | 52% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.05 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 56 | 44% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $2.38 (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 22 | 118% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $3.96 (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 48 | 64% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $3.18 (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 27 | 138% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $7 (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 70 | 97% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.36 (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 50 | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $3.08 (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 27 | 127% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.12 (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 21 | 103% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $14 (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 291 | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $3.54 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 32 | 121% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $2.40 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 19 | 152% |
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 118% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Queretaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,470 (Mex$ 29,351) | Mex$ 17,989 | 63% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $727 (Mex$ 14,510) | Mex$ 8,543 | 70% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $257 (Mex$ 5,136) | Mex$ 1,175 | 337% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $658 (Mex$ 13,127) | Mex$ 10,766 | 22% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $391 (Mex$ 7,806) | Mex$ 4,900 | 59% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $131 (Mex$ 2,610) | Mex$ 618 | 322% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $82 (Mex$ 1,642) | Mex$ 373 | 341% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $610 (Mex$ 12,175) | Mex$ 8,420 | 45% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $177 (Mex$ 3,539) | Mex$ 2,433 | 45% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $12 (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 103 | 131% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $8 (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 76 | 102% |
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 16% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Queretaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $41 (Mex$ 815) | Mex$ 789 | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $37 (Mex$ 748) | Mex$ 713 | 5% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $115 (Mex$ 2,298) | Mex$ 1,568 | 47% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $93 (Mex$ 1,863) | Mex$ 1,031 | 81% |
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 325% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Queretaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $27,720 (Mex$ 553,391) | Mex$ 377,706 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $1.21 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | 26% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $220 (Mex$ 4,400) | Mex$ 602 | 631% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $25 (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 129 | 292% |
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 117% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Queretaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 69 | 102% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $19 (Mex$ 379) | Mex$ 184 | 106% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $106 (Mex$ 2,122) | Mex$ 644 | 230% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $4.53 (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 76 | 19% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.77 (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 49 | 53% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $5.51 (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 67 | 64% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $4.16 (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 27 | 214% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $3.51 (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 33 | 114% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $10 (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 232 | 16% |
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 80% more expensive than in Queretaro (Mexico) | ||
| Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) | Queretaro (Mexico) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $37 (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 374 | 98% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $17 (Mex$ 345) | Mex$ 166 | 108% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $48 (Mex$ 965) | Mex$ 544 | 77% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $67 (Mex$ 1,342) | Mex$ 663 | 102% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $9 (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 136 | 31% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $5.00 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 66 | 52% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.48 (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 43 | 156% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $337 (Mex$ 6,721) | Mex$ 11,797 | 43% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.67 (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 3.89 | 245% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $63 (Mex$ 1,263) | Mex$ 969 | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $7 (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 58 | 125% |
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For example, you would need at least Mex$ 133,844 ($6,704) in Saipan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Mex$ 56,000 in Queretaro.