Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 144% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨814) | ₨367 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨675) | ₨290 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (₨360) | ₨142 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (₨176) | ₨52 | + 238% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (₨229) | ₨72 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (₨198) | ₨36 | + 451% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (₨298) | ₨229 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (₨187) | ₨138 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (₨194) | ₨31 | + 532% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (₨119) | ₨132 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,112) | ₨768 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (₨267) | ₨85 | + 213% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (₨160) | ₨36 | + 350% | |
| Housing | + 234% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 234% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (₨110,726) | ₨33,514 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $953 (₨69,744) | ₨20,078 | + 247% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (₨31,849) | ₨4,877 | + 553% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $582 (₨42,591) | ₨19,082 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (₨38,381) | ₨12,146 | + 216% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (₨10,912) | ₨3,419 | + 219% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (₨2,469) | ₨678 | + 264% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (₨51,559) | ₨29,148 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (₨24,305) | ₨10,326 | + 135% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (₨1,574) | ₨399 | + 294% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨681) | ₨254 | + 168% | |
| Clothes | + 225% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 225% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (₨2,245) | ₨2,330 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (₨9,149) | ₨2,598 | + 252% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (₨12,376) | ₨3,668 | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (₨18,298) | ₨2,755 | + 564% | |
| Transportation | + 305% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 305% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (₨1,639,378) | ₨921,658 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (₨88) | ₨79 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (₨11,323) | ₨1,229 | + 821% | |
| Personal Care | + 280% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 280% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (₨292) | ₨105 | + 179% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨1,391) | ₨209 | + 566% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (₨11,758) | ₨622 | + 1790% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨293) | ₨319 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (₨324) | ₨163 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (₨328) | ₨255 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (₨371) | ₨141 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (₨329) | ₨67 | + 388% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (₨817) | ₨240 | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 79% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (₨3,149) | ₨1,189 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨1,172) | ₨473 | + 148% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,675 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨5,364) | ₨1,633 | + 228% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (₨977) | ₨597 | + 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨366) | ₨195 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (₨366) | ₨190 | + 93% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (₨28,911) | ₨36,308 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.16 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₨4,188) | ₨1,585 | + 164% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨772) | ₨270 | + 186% | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 12,277 prices entered by 2,244 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 204% more expensive than in India
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