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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 89% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (89元) | 48元 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (70元) | 34元 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (33元) | 14元 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (16元) | 14元 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (38元) | 15元 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (29元) | 8元 | + 280% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (67元) | 61元 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (27元) | 13元 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (13元) | 6元 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (22元) | 5.64元 | + 281% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (67元) | 112元 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (22元) | 7元 | + 199% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (13元) | 11元 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 165% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 165% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,108 (20,800元) | 8,932元 | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $673 (4,505元) | 4,292元 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $818 (5,476元) | 423元 | + 1195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (8,425元) | 5,129元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $528 (3,531元) | 3,286元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $189 (1,264元) | 281元 | + 350% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (648元) | 88元 | + 637% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (4,371元) | 2,046元 | + 114% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (701元) | 714元 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (100元) | 36元 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (57元) | 40元 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (535元) | 525元 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (268元) | 281元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (803元) | 629元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (335元) | 675元 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 380% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 380% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (149,882元) | 143,741元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (8元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (1,762元) | 150元 | + 1074% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (40元) | 28元 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (127元) | 33元 | + 286% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (134元) | 249元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (33元) | 31元 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (20元) | 39元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (57元) | 36元 | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (19元) | 10元 | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (15元) | 14元 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (85元) | 56元 | + 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 52% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (268元) | 155元 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (131元) | 89元 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (268元) | 951元 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (284元) | 386元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (33元) | 59元 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (27元) | 34元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (42元) | 30元 | + 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $502 (3,362元) | 3,237元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (3.94元) | 1.04元 | + 280% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (633元) | 297元 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (48元) | 21元 | + 128% | |
| TOTAL | + 149% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,205 prices entered by 530 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 149% more expensive than in China
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