Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 65% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (79元) | 42元 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (66元) | 34元 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (35元) | 15元 | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (17元) | 15元 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (22元) | 13元 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (19元) | 8元 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (29元) | 53元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (18元) | 14元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (19元) | 5.82元 | + 226% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (12元) | 5.36元 | + 116% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (108元) | 103元 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (26元) | 8元 | + 241% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (16元) | 15元 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 78% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (10,797元) | 8,839元 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $953 (6,801元) | 4,621元 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (3,105元) | 386元 | + 705% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $824 (5,883元) | 5,293元 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (3,742元) | 3,034元 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (1,064元) | 280元 | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (241元) | 87元 | + 176% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (5,027元) | 2,283元 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (2,370元) | 525元 | + 351% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (153元) | 38元 | + 299% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (66元) | 50元 | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 169% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (219元) | 447元 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (892元) | 235元 | + 280% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (1,207元) | 608元 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (1,784元) | 568元 | + 214% | |
| Transportation | + 242% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 242% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (159,851元) | 129,883元 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 (11元) | 7元 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (1,104元) | 154元 | + 617% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 80% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (28元) | 32元 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (136元) | 34元 | + 301% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (1,146元) | 357元 | + 221% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (29元) | 40元 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (32元) | 50元 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (32元) | 33元 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (36元) | 8元 | + 347% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (32元) | 11元 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (80元) | 74元 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (307元) | 179元 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (114元) | 96元 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,203元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (523元) | 359元 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (95元) | 67元 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (36元) | 32元 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (36元) | 28元 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $445 (3,173元) | 3,283元 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.28元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (408元) | 312元 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (75元) | 20元 | + 278% | |
| TOTAL | + 107% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,632 prices entered by 301 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 107% more expensive than in China
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