Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 141% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 141% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (115元) | 37元 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (82元) | 37元 | + 121% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (44元) | 14元 | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (22元) | 14元 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.28 (31元) | 15元 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (31元) | 11元 | + 190% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (53元) | 50元 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (22元) | 16元 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.09 (37元) | 6元 | + 482% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (20元) | 6元 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (116元) | 91元 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.26 (39元) | 9元 | + 323% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 (23元) | 12元 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,444 (10,590元) | 15,575元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $646 (4,738元) | 7,361元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (1,550元) | 505元 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $600 (4,400元) | 6,729元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $389 (2,851元) | 3,858元 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (1,833元) | 296元 | + 519% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (293元) | 103元 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $700 (5,133元) | 1,460元 | + 252% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (1,650元) | 553元 | + 198% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 44元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (203元) | 59元 | + 243% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (273元) | 418元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (363元) | 296元 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (854元) | 568元 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (733元) | 705元 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,000 (197,983元) | 149,987元 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.49 (11元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (574元) | 232元 | + 147% | |
| 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) | $7 (48元) | 51元 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (440元) | 84元 | + 424% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (550元) | 119元 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (29元) | 67元 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (64元) | 57元 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (37元) | 29元 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (33元) | 8元 | + 337% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.25 (38元) | 15元 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (94元) | 82元 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (220元) | 215元 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (125元) | 111元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 341元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (468元) | 282元 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (51元) | 81元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.93 (43元) | 28元 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (44元) | 17元 | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $110 (807元) | 3,924元 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.39元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (587元) | 428元 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (61元) | 25元 | + 142% | |
| TOTAL | + 55% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 961 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 02, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 55% more expensive than in China
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