- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 110% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Taka 1,114) | Taka 335 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (Taka 883) | Taka 428 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (Taka 419) | Taka 173 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (Taka 199) | Taka 74 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (Taka 471) | Taka 98 | + 379% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (Taka 367) | Taka 58 | + 533% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Taka 839) | Taka 373 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (Taka 336) | Taka 148 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (Taka 168) | Taka 24 | + 590% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (Taka 270) | Taka 338 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Taka 839) | Taka 2,417 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (Taka 274) | Taka 101 | + 172% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Taka 168) | Taka 46 | + 261% | |
| Housing | + 274% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 274% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,108 (Taka 260,780) | Taka 42,612 | + 512% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $673 (Taka 56,482) | Taka 35,009 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $818 (Taka 68,653) | Taka 4,026 | + 1605% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (Taka 105,628) | Taka 44,270 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $528 (Taka 44,273) | Taka 26,672 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $189 (Taka 15,844) | Taka 3,605 | + 340% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (Taka 8,121) | Taka 2,007 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (Taka 54,801) | Taka 43,423 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Taka 8,789) | Taka 14,696 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Taka 1,258) | Taka 299 | + 321% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Taka 717) | Taka 545 | + 32% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (Taka 6,712) | Taka 2,215 | + 203% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (Taka 3,356) | Taka 2,647 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Taka 10,068) | Taka 4,735 | + 113% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (Taka 4,195) | Taka 4,152 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 257% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 257% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Taka 1,879,119) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (Taka 99) | Taka 93 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (Taka 22,093) | Taka 2,382 | + 827% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 66% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Taka 503) | Taka 419 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Taka 1,594) | Taka 522 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Taka 1,678) | Taka 1,181 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (Taka 419) | Taka 370 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (Taka 250) | Taka 293 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Taka 720) | Taka 361 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (Taka 232) | Taka 91 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (Taka 193) | Taka 107 | + 80% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Taka 1,064) | Taka 317 | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 72% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Taka 3,366) | Taka 951 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (Taka 1,647) | Taka 793 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (Taka 3,356) | Taka 3,706 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (Taka 3,566) | Taka 2,831 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (Taka 419) | Taka 1,364 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Taka 336) | Taka 338 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Taka 528) | Taka 501 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (Taka 25,169) | Taka 35,756 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (Taka 49) | Taka 22 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (Taka 7,940) | Taka 2,792 | + 184% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Taka 601) | Taka 232 | + 159% | |
| TOTAL | + 178% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,485 prices entered by 363 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
83.896
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 178% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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