Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 81% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 81% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (89元) | 43元 | + 105% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (56元) | 37元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (80元) | 17元 | + 375% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (16元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (42元) | 16元 | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (18元) | 9元 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (27元) | 48元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (17元) | 13元 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (18元) | 6元 | + 193% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (16元) | 7元 | + 136% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (167元) | 97元 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (7元) | 9元 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (15元) | 13元 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 46% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (14,429元) | 13,898元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (5,909元) | 8,379元 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (1,741元) | 462元 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (4,890元) | 6,525元 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (1,956元) | 4,376元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (534元) | 516元 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (868元) | 140元 | + 519% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (5,345元) | 1,829元 | + 192% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (668元) | 546元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (134元) | 50元 | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (53元) | 66元 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 92% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 92% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (205元) | 511元 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (835元) | 288元 | + 190% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (668元) | 654元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (1,670元) | 844元 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (149,636元) | 148,501元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 206元 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 120% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (57元) | 28元 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (401元) | 27元 | + 1387% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (802元) | 386元 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (27元) | 30元 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (25元) | 19元 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (34元) | 21元 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (13元) | 16元 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (134元) | 82元 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 25% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (401元) | 260元 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (200元) | 122元 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 417元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (490元) | 319元 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (47元) | 90元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (40元) | 31元 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (40元) | 19元 | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (2,639元) | 2,968元 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (382元) | 410元 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (70元) | 38元 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,203 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 49% more expensive than in China
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