Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 204% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 204% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Taka 1,913) | Taka 253 | + 655% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Taka 1,364) | Taka 506 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (Taka 729) | Taka 234 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (Taka 364) | Taka 92 | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (Taka 734) | Taka 154 | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (Taka 507) | Taka 78 | + 553% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Taka 879) | Taka 476 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (Taka 364) | Taka 307 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.09 (Taka 618) | Taka 60 | + 936% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (Taka 323) | Taka 407 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Taka 1,926) | Taka 1,581 | + 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.26 (Taka 639) | Taka 139 | + 361% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 (Taka 375) | Taka 75 | + 399% | |
| Housing | + 155% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 155% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,444 (Taka 175,467) | Taka 40,565 | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $646 (Taka 78,500) | Taka 22,239 | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (Taka 25,688) | Taka 4,221 | + 509% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $600 (Taka 72,898) | Taka 50,272 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $389 (Taka 47,243) | Taka 31,111 | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (Taka 30,374) | Taka 5,000 | + 507% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (Taka 4,860) | Taka 1,266 | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $700 (Taka 85,048) | Taka 49,805 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Taka 27,337) | Taka 15,000 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 568 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (Taka 3,362) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (Taka 4,521) | Taka 2,505 | + 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (Taka 6,011) | Taka 2,407 | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (Taka 14,156) | Taka 5,268 | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Taka 12,141) | Taka 4,284 | + 183% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 112% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,000 (Taka 3,280,419) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.49 (Taka 182) | Taka 110 | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (Taka 9,505) | Taka 2,433 | + 291% | |
| Personal Care | + 403% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 403% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Taka 798) | Taka 250 | + 219% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (Taka 7,290) | Taka 308 | + 2268% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (Taka 9,112) | Taka 1,500 | + 507% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Taka 486) | Taka 360 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (Taka 1,062) | Taka 191 | + 456% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (Taka 607) | Taka 794 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (Taka 547) | Taka 158 | + 245% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.25 (Taka 638) | Taka 200 | + 219% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Taka 1,551) | Taka 205 | + 656% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (Taka 3,645) | Taka 1,513 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (Taka 2,073) | Taka 1,024 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (Taka 7,762) | Taka 3,597 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Taka 841) | Taka 1,519 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.93 (Taka 720) | Taka 253 | + 184% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (Taka 729) | Taka 580 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $110 (Taka 13,365) | Taka 35,756 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Taka 9,720) | Taka 2,307 | + 321% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Taka 1,012) | Taka 327 | + 209% | |
| TOTAL | + 134% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 493 prices entered by 205 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 134% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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