- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 184% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨951) | ₨422 | + 125% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (₨754) | ₨266 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (₨358) | ₨142 | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (₨170) | ₨51 | + 231% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (₨402) | ₨71 | + 467% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (₨313) | ₨39 | + 707% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨716) | ₨201 | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (₨286) | ₨138 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (₨143) | ₨25 | + 482% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (₨230) | ₨122 | + 89% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨716) | ₨823 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (₨234) | ₨81 | + 187% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨143) | ₨33 | + 340% | |
| Housing | + 378% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 378% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,108 (₨222,544) | ₨30,968 | + 619% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $673 (₨48,200) | ₨20,958 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $818 (₨58,587) | ₨4,580 | + 1179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (₨90,141) | ₨24,441 | + 269% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $528 (₨37,781) | ₨15,581 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $189 (₨13,521) | ₨3,802 | + 256% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (₨6,930) | ₨822 | + 743% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (₨46,766) | ₨33,825 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨7,500) | ₨10,668 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (₨1,074) | ₨381 | + 182% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨612) | ₨556 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (₨5,728) | ₨2,410 | + 138% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨2,864) | ₨2,669 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨8,591) | ₨3,751 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (₨3,580) | ₨2,921 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 513% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 513% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (₨1,603,599) | ₨877,820 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (₨85) | ₨78 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (₨18,853) | ₨1,352 | + 1294% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 84% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (₨430) | ₨134 | + 220% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,360) | ₨280 | + 386% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (₨1,432) | ₨1,553 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (₨357) | ₨259 | + 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (₨214) | ₨179 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (₨615) | ₨224 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (₨198) | ₨135 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (₨164) | ₨72 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨908) | ₨277 | + 229% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨2,872) | ₨1,194 | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨1,406) | ₨473 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (₨2,864) | ₨1,973 | + 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (₨3,043) | ₨1,765 | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (₨358) | ₨615 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (₨286) | ₨196 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨450) | ₨209 | + 116% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (₨21,479) | ₨38,823 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (₨42) | ₨59 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (₨6,776) | ₨1,886 | + 259% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨513) | ₨253 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 231% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,712 prices entered by 4,559 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 231% more expensive than in India
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