Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 83% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 83% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Taka 942) | Taka 231 | + 308% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Taka 782) | Taka 357 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (Taka 417) | Taka 181 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (Taka 203) | Taka 75 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (Taka 265) | Taka 105 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (Taka 229) | Taka 62 | + 271% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (Taka 345) | Taka 550 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (Taka 217) | Taka 160 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (Taka 225) | Taka 30 | + 646% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (Taka 137) | Taka 464 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Taka 1,288) | Taka 1,525 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (Taka 309) | Taka 103 | + 200% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (Taka 186) | Taka 41 | + 354% | |
| Housing | + 117% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 117% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (Taka 128,169) | Taka 66,410 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $953 (Taka 80,731) | Taka 36,585 | + 121% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (Taka 36,866) | Taka 4,183 | + 781% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $582 (Taka 49,301) | Taka 38,399 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (Taka 44,428) | Taka 24,220 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Taka 12,631) | Taka 4,012 | + 215% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (Taka 2,858) | Taka 1,158 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (Taka 59,681) | Taka 36,354 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (Taka 28,134) | Taka 15,726 | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (Taka 1,822) | Taka 332 | + 449% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Taka 788) | Taka 852 | - 7% | |
| Clothes | + 269% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 269% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (Taka 2,598) | Taka 2,028 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (Taka 10,590) | Taka 2,375 | + 346% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (Taka 14,325) | Taka 6,087 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (Taka 21,181) | Taka 4,139 | + 412% | |
| Transportation | + 131% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 131% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Taka 1,897,638) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (Taka 102) | Taka 93 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (Taka 13,107) | Taka 2,572 | + 410% | |
| Personal Care | + 224% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 224% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (Taka 338) | Taka 147 | + 129% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Taka 1,610) | Taka 576 | + 179% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (Taka 13,610) | Taka 1,109 | + 1128% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Taka 339) | Taka 406 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (Taka 375) | Taka 237 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (Taka 380) | Taka 405 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (Taka 429) | Taka 86 | + 396% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (Taka 381) | Taka 114 | + 234% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Taka 946) | Taka 240 | + 294% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Taka 3,645) | Taka 1,140 | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Taka 1,356) | Taka 913 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,331 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Taka 6,209) | Taka 2,046 | + 203% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Taka 1,131) | Taka 1,157 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Taka 424) | Taka 302 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (Taka 424) | Taka 600 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (Taka 33,466) | Taka 35,756 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Taka 4,848) | Taka 1,613 | + 201% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Taka 893) | Taka 269 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,218 prices entered by 297 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 118% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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