Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 98% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Taka 1,114) | Taka 281 | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Taka 686) | Taka 397 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (Taka 422) | Taka 233 | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (Taka 206) | Taka 86 | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.00 (Taka 343) | Taka 110 | + 211% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (Taka 232) | Taka 57 | + 303% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (Taka 349) | Taka 371 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (Taka 220) | Taka 185 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (Taka 228) | Taka 26 | + 764% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (Taka 257) | Taka 489 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (Taka 2,143) | Taka 1,518 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (Taka 313) | Taka 109 | + 186% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (Taka 188) | Taka 46 | + 309% | |
| Housing | + 366% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 366% 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 185,138) | Taka 35,010 | + 429% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (Taka 75,819) | Taka 20,341 | + 273% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (Taka 22,340) | Taka 3,984 | + 461% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (Taka 62,743) | Taka 26,136 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (Taka 25,097) | Taka 16,632 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (Taka 6,858) | Taka 2,826 | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (Taka 11,143) | Taka 913 | + 1121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (Taka 68,575) | Taka 37,121 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Taka 8,572) | Taka 14,580 | - 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (Taka 1,714) | Taka 413 | + 315% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (Taka 686) | Taka 226 | + 204% | |
| Clothes | + 376% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 376% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (Taka 2,629) | Taka 1,323 | + 99% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (Taka 10,715) | Taka 1,678 | + 538% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Taka 8,572) | Taka 4,600 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (Taka 21,430) | Taka 5,408 | + 296% | |
| Transportation | + 228% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 228% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Taka 1,919,954) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 (Taka 108) | Taka 86 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (Taka 13,261) | Taka 1,146 | + 1057% | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (Taka 342) | Taka 296 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Taka 1,629) | Taka 1,395 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (Taka 13,770) | Taka 1,191 | + 1056% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Taka 343) | Taka 498 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (Taka 321) | Taka 208 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Taka 257) | Taka 451 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (Taka 434) | Taka 177 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (Taka 171) | Taka 206 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Taka 1,714) | Taka 307 | + 459% | |
| Entertainment | + 77% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (Taka 5,143) | Taka 1,410 | + 265% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Taka 2,572) | Taka 801 | + 221% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Taka 6,282) | Taka 2,520 | + 149% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 600) | Taka 1,328 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Taka 514) | Taka 393 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (Taka 514) | Taka 641 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (Taka 33,859) | Taka 35,756 | - 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Taka 4,905) | Taka 1,057 | + 364% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Taka 904) | Taka 261 | + 247% | |
| TOTAL | + 188% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 697 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 188% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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