Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (72元) | 55元 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (59元) | 37元 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (32元) | 16元 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (15元) | 13元 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (20元) | 14元 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (17元) | 8元 | + 106% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (26元) | 56元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (16元) | 13元 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (17元) | 7元 | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (10元) | 6元 | + 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (98元) | 119元 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (23元) | 9元 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (14元) | 10元 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 43% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (9,738元) | 7,672元 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $750 (4,831元) | 4,711元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (2,801元) | 412元 | + 581% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $582 (3,746元) | 7,031元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (3,376元) | 4,064元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (960元) | 279元 | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (217元) | 88元 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (4,534元) | 2,091元 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (2,138元) | 619元 | + 246% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (138元) | 43元 | + 218% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (60元) | 41元 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | + 148% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 148% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (197元) | 415元 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (805元) | 211元 | + 280% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (1,088元) | 590元 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (1,609元) | 663元 | + 143% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 177% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (144,179元) | 159,594元 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (8元) | 6元 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (996元) | 176元 | + 467% | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 68% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (26元) | 30元 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (122元) | 36元 | + 241% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (1,034元) | 440元 | + 135% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (26元) | 35元 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (28元) | 38元 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (29元) | 36元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (33元) | 10元 | + 242% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (29元) | 11元 | + 175% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (72元) | 80元 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (277元) | 206元 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (103元) | 98元 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 743元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (472元) | 429元 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (86元) | 67元 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (32元) | 35元 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (32元) | 32元 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (2,543元) | 3,535元 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.68元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (368元) | 481元 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (68元) | 23元 | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 68% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,911 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 68% more expensive than in China
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