Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 357% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 357% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $45 (Taka 4,845) | Taka 350 | + 1283% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $24 (Taka 2,561) | Taka 507 | + 405% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $18 (Taka 2,004) | Taka 210 | + 852% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (Taka 255) | Taka 88 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (Taka 803) | Taka 129 | + 523% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (Taka 293) | Taka 90 | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (Taka 441) | Taka 369 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (Taka 278) | Taka 208 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (Taka 288) | Taka 33 | + 769% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (Taka 191) | Taka 386 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (Taka 2,709) | Taka 1,412 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (Taka 119) | Taka 110 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (Taka 238) | Taka 70 | + 241% | |
| Housing | + 306% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 306% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (Taka 234,012) | Taka 52,964 | + 342% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (Taka 95,834) | Taka 24,651 | + 289% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (Taka 37,922) | Taka 2,870 | + 1221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (Taka 79,307) | Taka 34,158 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (Taka 31,723) | Taka 20,892 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (Taka 8,668) | Taka 2,246 | + 286% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (Taka 14,085) | Taka 1,396 | + 909% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (Taka 86,678) | Taka 35,407 | + 145% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Taka 10,835) | Taka 15,748 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (Taka 2,167) | Taka 491 | + 342% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (Taka 867) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 260% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 260% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (Taka 3,323) | Taka 2,970 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (Taka 13,544) | Taka 3,111 | + 335% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Taka 10,835) | Taka 6,985 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (Taka 27,087) | Taka 4,408 | + 514% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Taka 2,426,800) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.61 (Taka 175) | Taka 111 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 207% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 207% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Taka 1,136) | Taka 191 | + 495% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (Taka 6,501) | Taka 436 | + 1390% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (Taka 12,387) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Taka 433) | Taka 487 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (Taka 542) | Taka 286 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 325) | Taka 502 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (Taka 325) | Taka 80 | + 307% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Taka 542) | Taka 212 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 2,167) | Taka 389 | + 457% | |
| Entertainment | + 105% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (Taka 6,501) | Taka 1,168 | + 456% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Taka 3,250) | Taka 858 | + 279% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Taka 7,940) | Taka 2,051 | + 287% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 758) | Taka 1,000 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Taka 650) | Taka 215 | + 202% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (Taka 650) | Taka 533 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (Taka 42,797) | Taka 35,756 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Taka 6,200) | Taka 1,760 | + 252% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (Taka 650) | Taka 274 | + 137% | |
| TOTAL | + 159% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 588 prices entered by 232 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
108.348
BDT
/
USD
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 159% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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