Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 163% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 163% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨820) | ₨394 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨589) | ₨277 | + 113% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.00 (₨286) | ₨143 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.23 (₨159) | ₨52 | + 205% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.67 (₨262) | ₨73 | + 259% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.09 (₨149) | ₨37 | + 308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨476) | ₨209 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (₨183) | ₨140 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 (₨195) | ₨28 | + 603% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (₨211) | ₨127 | + 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (₨1,511) | ₨853 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.54 (₨253) | ₨83 | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (₨206) | ₨35 | + 496% | |
| Housing | + 326% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 326% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,700 (₨121,496) | ₨31,379 | + 287% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $777 (₨55,560) | ₨20,124 | + 176% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $488 (₨34,897) | ₨4,104 | + 750% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,223 (₨87,392) | ₨24,066 | + 263% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $642 (₨45,865) | ₨14,061 | + 226% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $183 (₨13,065) | ₨3,193 | + 309% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $97 (₨6,918) | ₨744 | + 830% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $731 (₨52,212) | ₨30,596 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $300 (₨21,413) | ₨10,684 | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (₨1,255) | ₨376 | + 234% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨642) | ₨291 | + 121% | |
| Clothes | + 219% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 219% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $25 (₨1,787) | ₨2,388 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (₨8,933) | ₨2,586 | + 245% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $193 (₨13,825) | ₨3,770 | + 267% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (₨17,866) | ₨2,768 | + 546% | |
| Transportation | + 303% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 303% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (₨1,600,631) | ₨925,218 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.27 (₨91) | ₨76 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (₨11,056) | ₨1,208 | + 816% | |
| Personal Care | + 229% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 229% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (₨285) | ₨111 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,358) | ₨211 | + 543% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $200 (₨14,293) | ₨1,015 | + 1308% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨286) | ₨250 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.74 (₨268) | ₨174 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.32 (₨309) | ₨231 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.99 (₨214) | ₨148 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.42 (₨244) | ₨67 | + 262% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $9 (₨663) | ₨254 | + 161% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨2,859) | ₨1,215 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,159) | ₨476 | + 144% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,807 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $61 (₨4,339) | ₨1,940 | + 124% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨847) | ₨686 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨357) | ₨220 | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (₨357) | ₨236 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $445 (₨31,769) | ₨34,455 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (₨3,711) | ₨1,992 | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨754) | ₨244 | + 208% | |
| TOTAL | + 216% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19,460 prices entered by 2,352 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 216% more expensive than in India
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