Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 181% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨976) | ₨345 | + 183% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨600) | ₨289 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (₨369) | ₨145 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (₨180) | ₨54 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.00 (₨300) | ₨80 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (₨203) | ₨36 | + 464% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (₨306) | ₨233 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (₨192) | ₨156 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (₨199) | ₨30 | + 572% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.00 (₨225) | ₨146 | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (₨1,876) | ₨694 | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (₨274) | ₨90 | + 205% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (₨165) | ₨35 | + 367% | |
| Housing | + 344% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 344% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (₨162,111) | ₨29,947 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (₨66,389) | ₨20,075 | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (₨19,562) | ₨4,456 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (₨54,939) | ₨19,757 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (₨21,976) | ₨12,927 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (₨6,005) | ₨5,186 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (₨9,757) | ₨662 | + 1374% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (₨60,046) | ₨28,426 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨7,506) | ₨12,125 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (₨1,501) | ₨369 | + 307% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (₨600) | ₨382 | + 57% | |
| Clothes | + 228% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 228% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (₨2,302) | ₨2,322 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (₨9,382) | ₨2,519 | + 273% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨7,506) | ₨3,773 | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (₨18,764) | ₨2,814 | + 567% | |
| Transportation | + 287% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 287% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (₨1,681,153) | ₨1,021,150 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 (₨94) | ₨96 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (₨11,612) | ₨1,206 | + 863% | |
| Personal Care | + 244% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 244% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (₨299) | ₨107 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,426) | ₨218 | + 555% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (₨12,057) | ₨605 | + 1892% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨300) | ₨376 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (₨281) | ₨192 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨225) | ₨268 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (₨380) | ₨164 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (₨150) | ₨80 | + 88% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,501) | ₨223 | + 572% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (₨4,503) | ₨1,190 | + 278% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨2,252) | ₨482 | + 367% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,354 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨5,501) | ₨1,700 | + 223% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨525) | ₨684 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨450) | ₨204 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (₨450) | ₨173 | + 160% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (₨29,648) | ₨44,632 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨2.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₨4,295) | ₨1,402 | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨791) | ₨276 | + 187% | |
| TOTAL | + 236% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,315 prices entered by 1,142 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 236% more expensive than in India
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