Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Rp 194,034) | Rp 61,205 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (Rp 122,711) | Rp 48,353 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (Rp 175,658) | Rp 29,046 | + 505% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (Rp 34,400) | Rp 21,836 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (Rp 91,439) | Rp 22,834 | + 300% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (Rp 39,552) | Rp 14,630 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (Rp 59,634) | Rp 66,405 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (Rp 37,496) | Rp 43,134 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (Rp 38,873) | Rp 18,263 | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (Rp 34,655) | Rp 34,771 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (Rp 365,955) | Rp 406,659 | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (Rp 16,102) | Rp 17,291 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (Rp 32,092) | Rp 16,247 | + 98% | |
| Housing | + 205% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 205% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (Rp 31,615,877) | Rp 13,044,000 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (Rp 12,947,576) | Rp 6,448,100 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (Rp 3,815,037) | Rp 801,210 | + 376% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (Rp 10,714,650) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (Rp 4,285,860) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (Rp 1,171,056) | Rp 505,106 | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (Rp 1,902,966) | Rp 237,062 | + 703% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (Rp 11,710,560) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 229% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Rp 1,463,820) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (Rp 292,764) | Rp 57,323 | + 411% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (Rp 117,106) | Rp 95,242 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | + 174% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 174% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (Rp 448,910) | Rp 648,513 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (Rp 1,829,775) | Rp 480,172 | + 281% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Rp 1,463,820) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (Rp 3,659,550) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 232% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Rp 327,869,331) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (Rp 20,811) | Rp 9,337 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 347% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 347% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (Rp 124,425) | Rp 19,709 | + 531% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (Rp 878,292) | Rp 89,583 | + 880% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (Rp 1,756,584) | Rp 204,790 | + 758% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Rp 58,553) | Rp 108,192 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (Rp 54,893) | Rp 22,334 | + 146% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Rp 43,915) | Rp 30,094 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (Rp 74,189) | Rp 22,886 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (Rp 29,276) | Rp 11,284 | + 159% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 292,764) | Rp 119,565 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 55% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (Rp 878,292) | Rp 261,585 | + 236% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Rp 439,146) | Rp 99,216 | + 343% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Rp 1,072,756) | Rp 573,242 | + 87% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Rp 102,467) | Rp 159,890 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Rp 87,829) | Rp 39,869 | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (Rp 87,829) | Rp 65,361 | + 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (Rp 5,782,089) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Rp 837,630) | Rp 509,555 | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Rp 154,361) | Rp 32,683 | + 372% | |
| TOTAL | + 110% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 510 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 110% more expensive than in Indonesia
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