- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 67% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 67% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (77元) | 53元 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (71元) | 34元 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (34元) | 15元 | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.16 (29元) | 16元 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (30元) | 8元 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (69元) | 61元 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (27元) | 13元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 7元 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.61 (18元) | 5.78元 | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (69元) | 111元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (22元) | 8元 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (14元) | 12元 | + 11% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 69% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,610 (17,939元) | 9,733元 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $640 (4,397元) | 4,487元 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (1,421元) | 446元 | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (4,468元) | 5,612元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $350 (2,406元) | 3,578元 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $88 (602元) | 325元 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $70 (480元) | 85元 | + 463% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (2,588元) | 2,229元 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (1,031元) | 670元 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (103元) | 39元 | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (76元) | 38元 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (550元) | 545元 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (275元) | 270元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (825元) | 612元 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (344元) | 685元 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | + 532% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 532% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,884 (171,063元) | 143,984元 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (8元) | 7元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $350 (2,406元) | 153元 | + 1476% | |
| Personal Care | + 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 0% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (41元) | 27元 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (131元) | 34元 | + 288% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (137元) | 456元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (34元) | 28元 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (21元) | 37元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (59元) | 37元 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (19元) | 10元 | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (16元) | 14元 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (87元) | 60元 | + 46% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 56% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (276元) | 155元 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (135元) | 87元 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (275元) | 749元 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (292元) | 368元 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (34元) | 60元 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (27元) | 34元 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (43元) | 34元 | + 29% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (2,062元) | 3,274元 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (4.04元) | 1.00元 | + 303% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (651元) | 300元 | + 117% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (49元) | 20元 | + 140% | |
| 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 4,441 prices entered by 562 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.874
CNY
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 149% more expensive than in China
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