Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Taka 974) | Taka 288 | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 700) | Taka 383 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (Taka 340) | Taka 165 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.23 (Taka 189) | Taka 82 | + 132% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.67 (Taka 311) | Taka 116 | + 168% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.09 (Taka 177) | Taka 52 | + 243% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Taka 565) | Taka 434 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (Taka 217) | Taka 186 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 (Taka 232) | Taka 25 | + 815% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (Taka 250) | Taka 426 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (Taka 1,795) | Taka 1,811 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.54 (Taka 301) | Taka 103 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (Taka 245) | Taka 42 | + 484% | |
| Housing | + 221% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 221% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,700 (Taka 144,352) | Taka 46,240 | + 212% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $777 (Taka 66,013) | Taka 27,702 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $488 (Taka 41,462) | Taka 4,496 | + 822% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,223 (Taka 103,833) | Taka 34,541 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $642 (Taka 54,493) | Taka 19,179 | + 184% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $183 (Taka 15,523) | Taka 3,784 | + 310% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $97 (Taka 8,219) | Taka 1,257 | + 554% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $731 (Taka 62,034) | Taka 36,803 | + 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $300 (Taka 25,442) | Taka 12,836 | + 98% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (Taka 1,491) | Taka 341 | + 337% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Taka 762) | Taka 1,289 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 413% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 413% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $25 (Taka 2,123) | Taka 1,745 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (Taka 10,613) | Taka 1,618 | + 556% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $193 (Taka 16,425) | Taka 4,829 | + 240% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (Taka 21,227) | Taka 3,962 | + 436% | |
| Transportation | + 159% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Taka 1,901,755) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.27 (Taka 108) | Taka 94 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (Taka 13,136) | Taka 2,580 | + 409% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 206% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (Taka 339) | Taka 189 | + 80% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Taka 1,613) | Taka 588 | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (Taka 16,981) | Taka 914 | + 1758% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Taka 340) | Taka 560 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (Taka 318) | Taka 256 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (Taka 367) | Taka 340 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (Taka 254) | Taka 87 | + 192% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.42 (Taka 290) | Taka 102 | + 184% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (Taka 787) | Taka 232 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 54% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Taka 3,396) | Taka 1,040 | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Taka 1,377) | Taka 886 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (Taka 5,155) | Taka 2,404 | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (Taka 1,007) | Taka 1,227 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Taka 425) | Taka 393 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (Taka 425) | Taka 572 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $445 (Taka 37,745) | Taka 35,756 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (Taka 4,410) | Taka 1,895 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Taka 895) | Taka 277 | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 153% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,424 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
84.907
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 153% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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