Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 15% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (£9) | £10 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£6) | £6 | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.05 (£2.91) | £3.36 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.38 (£1.71) | £1.01 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.96 (£2.84) | £2.86 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (£2.29) | £1.28 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (£4.97) | £5.47 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (£2.42) | £1.94 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.08 (£2.21) | £0.85 | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.12 (£1.52) | £1.71 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£10) | £8 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.54 (£2.54) | £1.78 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.40 (£1.72) | £0.90 | + 91% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 18% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,470 (£1,056) | £1,801 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $727 (£522) | £1,197 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $257 (£185) | £138 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $658 (£472) | £981 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $391 (£281) | £609 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $131 (£94) | £131 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $82 (£59) | £17 | + 243% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $610 (£438) | £331 | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $177 (£127) | £66 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (£9) | £5.73 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (£5.55) | £11 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 23% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $41 (£29) | £81 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (£27) | £29 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (£83) | £67 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (£67) | £63 | + 6% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 117% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,720 (£19,907) | £17,216 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.21 (£0.87) | £1.21 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $220 (£158) | £52 | + 206% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (£18) | £13 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 34% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£4.99) | £3.90 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (£14) | £7 | + 107% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 (£76) | £80 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.53 (£3.25) | £3.07 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (£2.71) | £1.41 | + 92% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.51 (£3.96) | £3.30 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.16 (£2.99) | £1.51 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.51 (£2.52) | £1.20 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $10 (£7) | £12 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 9% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 (£27) | £32 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (£12) | £23 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $48 (£35) | £89 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $67 (£48) | £51 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $9 (£6) | £7 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (£3.59) | £3.62 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.48 (£3.93) | £4.40 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $337 (£242) | £401 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.67 (£0.48) | £0.17 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $63 (£45) | £27 | + 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (£4.70) | £9 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 93 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Saipan (Northern Mariana Islands) is 27% more expensive than in Southampton (United Kingdom)
For example, you would need at least £6,245 ($8,696) in Saipan to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with £4,900 in Southampton.
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