Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 183% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (146元) | 42元 | + 248% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (94元) | 40元 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (90元) | 15元 | + 520% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.99 (21元) | 16元 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (54元) | 18元 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (14元) | 10元 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (48元) | 61元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (21元) | 15元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (28元) | 7元 | + 328% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.90 (42元) | 6元 | + 557% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $28 (199元) | 99元 | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $7 (48元) | 9元 | + 428% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.14 (22元) | 15元 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is about the same as in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,300 (9,250元) | 13,351元 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (6,293元) | 7,561元 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (2,490元) | 489元 | + 409% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $523 (3,725元) | 6,786元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $361 (2,570元) | 4,378元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (569元) | 358元 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (285元) | 103元 | + 177% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (5,692元) | 1,370元 | + 316% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (712元) | 717元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (142元) | 35元 | + 302% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (57元) | 46元 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $10 (71元) | 471元 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $19 (135元) | 246元 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (712元) | 609元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $70 (498元) | 789元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 134% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 164,970元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.09 (15元) | 8元 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (914元) | 248元 | + 268% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 113% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (75元) | 37元 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (427元) | 25元 | + 1583% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (813元) | 407元 | + 100% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (28元) | 46元 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (36元) | 44元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (21元) | 38元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (21元) | 11元 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (36元) | 15元 | + 130% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (142元) | 77元 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (427元) | 214元 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (213元) | 103元 | + 108% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,346元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (521元) | 328元 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (50元) | 70元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (43元) | 29元 | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (43元) | 17元 | + 155% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $210 (1,494元) | 3,025元 | - 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.27元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (407元) | 367元 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (54元) | 24元 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,675 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 80% more expensive than in China
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