Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 427% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 427% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $45 (₨3,677) | ₨361 | + 920% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $24 (₨1,944) | ₨333 | + 484% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $18 (₨1,521) | ₨178 | + 756% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (₨193) | ₨55 | + 251% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (₨610) | ₨90 | + 579% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (₨222) | ₨44 | + 402% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (₨335) | ₨236 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (₨211) | ₨162 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (₨218) | ₨31 | + 598% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (₨145) | ₨157 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (₨2,056) | ₨767 | + 168% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (₨90) | ₨88 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (₨180) | ₨39 | + 359% | |
| Housing | + 299% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 299% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (₨177,610) | ₨46,438 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (₨72,736) | ₨26,734 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (₨28,782) | ₨5,322 | + 441% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (₨60,192) | ₨24,906 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (₨24,077) | ₨14,288 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (₨6,579) | ₨5,022 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (₨10,690) | ₨662 | + 1516% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (₨65,787) | ₨30,524 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨8,223) | ₨12,233 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (₨1,645) | ₨520 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (₨658) | ₨559 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 247% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 247% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (₨2,522) | ₨2,582 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (₨10,279) | ₨2,556 | + 302% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨8,223) | ₨4,248 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (₨20,558) | ₨3,070 | + 570% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 21% 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 (₨1,841,882) | ₨1,056,360 | + 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.61 (₨132) | ₨108 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,181 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 330% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 330% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (₨862) | ₨126 | + 583% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (₨4,934) | ₨247 | + 1897% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (₨9,402) | ₨1,336 | + 604% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨329) | ₨392 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (₨411) | ₨212 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨247) | ₨269 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨247) | ₨177 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (₨411) | ₨92 | + 349% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨1,645) | ₨304 | + 441% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 78% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (₨4,934) | ₨1,526 | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨2,467) | ₨647 | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨6,026) | ₨1,809 | + 233% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨576) | ₨641 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨493) | ₨204 | + 141% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (₨493) | ₨178 | + 177% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (₨32,482) | ₨47,498 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.06 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₨4,706) | ₨1,773 | + 165% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $6.00 (₨493) | ₨238 | + 107% | |
| TOTAL | + 197% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,684 prices entered by 1,114 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 197% more expensive than in India
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