Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 33% more expensive than in Seoul (South Korea)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 11% more expensive than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
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| Saipan | Seoul | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₩15,810) | ₩11,359 | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₩10,877) | ₩6,746 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.01 (₩6,189) | ₩5,791 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.41 (₩2,973) | ₩2,665 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.78 (₩4,661) | ₩6,808 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | ₩7,712 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₩16,031 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | ₩7,630 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₩3,977 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (₩2,507) | ₩2,887 | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₩19,858) | ₩21,744 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.44 (₩4,251) | ₩3,145 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₩3,466 | - | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 5% cheaper than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
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| Saipan | Seoul | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,633 (₩2,016,167) | ₩3,187,450 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $757 (₩934,506) | ₩1,635,570 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $285 (₩351,908) | ₩252,542 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $715 (₩882,771) | ₩1,974,440 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $380 (₩469,172) | ₩897,246 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (₩146,976) | ₩114,684 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $83 (₩102,646) | ₩27,367 | + 275% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $634 (₩782,592) | ₩378,438 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $155 (₩191,084) | ₩100,183 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (₩17,834) | ₩11,893 | + 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₩10,646) | ₩14,215 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is about the same as in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
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| Saipan | Seoul | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₩69,628 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₩53,220 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (₩139,763) | ₩90,202 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $72 (₩88,353) | ₩127,933 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 115% more expensive than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
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| Saipan | Seoul | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₩35,091,300 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.45 (₩1,796) | ₩1,780 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $151 (₩185,845) | ₩61,404 | + 203% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $33 (₩40,875) | ₩17,638 | + 132% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 62% more expensive than in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
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| Saipan | Seoul | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₩10,464) | ₩5,748 | + 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $39 (₩48,452) | ₩6,336 | + 665% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (₩134,819) | ₩29,755 | + 353% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₩15,753 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.84 (₩4,742) | ₩10,736 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.95 (₩6,114) | ₩8,307 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.92 (₩4,841) | ₩3,094 | + 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.54 (₩4,365) | ₩4,101 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₩16,224) | ₩18,003 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is about the same as in Seoul (South Korea) | ||||
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| Saipan | Seoul | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (₩48,188) | ₩31,043 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₩22,148) | ₩25,000 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₩222,702 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₩85,160 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (₩10,719) | ₩14,093 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.13 (₩6,332) | ₩5,612 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.54 (₩6,840) | ₩4,639 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $337 (₩415,528) | ₩631,358 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₩143 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₩87,647 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₩8,331) | ₩4,500 | + 85% | |
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TOTAL | + 33% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 229 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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