- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Rp 192,790) | Rp 64,942 | + 197% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (Rp 152,806) | Rp 50,397 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (Rp 72,579) | Rp 31,350 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (Rp 34,471) | Rp 18,922 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (Rp 81,579) | Rp 22,795 | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (Rp 63,415) | Rp 15,321 | + 314% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 145,158) | Rp 67,443 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (Rp 58,063) | Rp 37,720 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (Rp 29,032) | Rp 18,389 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (Rp 46,660) | Rp 31,175 | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Rp 145,158) | Rp 363,342 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (Rp 47,403) | Rp 18,399 | + 158% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (Rp 29,032) | Rp 15,886 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 243% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,108 (Rp 45,120,477) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 277% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $673 (Rp 9,772,545) | Rp 8,842,230 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $818 (Rp 11,878,468) | Rp 899,203 | + 1221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (Rp 18,275,973) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $528 (Rp 7,660,147) | Rp 4,645,870 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $189 (Rp 2,741,381) | Rp 630,805 | + 335% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (Rp 1,405,129) | Rp 243,207 | + 478% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (Rp 9,481,721) | Rp 4,550,930 | + 108% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Rp 1,520,661) | Rp 1,689,490 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Rp 217,737) | Rp 61,664 | + 253% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Rp 124,005) | Rp 55,521 | + 123% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (Rp 1,161,264) | Rp 612,994 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (Rp 580,632) | Rp 416,812 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Rp 1,741,896) | Rp 974,726 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (Rp 725,790) | Rp 821,580 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 315% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 315% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Rp 325,127,792) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (Rp 17,146) | Rp 8,713 | + 97% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (Rp 3,822,489) | Rp 376,741 | + 915% | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 115% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Rp 87,095) | Rp 25,888 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Rp 275,800) | Rp 86,121 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Rp 290,316) | Rp 362,813 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (Rp 72,434) | Rp 45,322 | + 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (Rp 43,308) | Rp 23,501 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Rp 124,650) | Rp 33,880 | + 268% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (Rp 40,131) | Rp 15,234 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (Rp 33,328) | Rp 13,078 | + 155% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Rp 184,176) | Rp 92,813 | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Rp 582,381) | Rp 207,987 | + 180% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (Rp 284,974) | Rp 98,924 | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (Rp 580,632) | Rp 390,835 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (Rp 616,922) | Rp 480,517 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (Rp 72,579) | Rp 125,911 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Rp 58,063) | Rp 46,550 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Rp 91,272) | Rp 57,305 | + 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (Rp 4,354,740) | Rp 8,006,060 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (Rp 8,541) | Rp 1,764 | + 384% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (Rp 1,373,754) | Rp 536,205 | + 156% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Rp 104,049) | Rp 24,432 | + 326% | |
| TOTAL | + 196% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,843 prices entered by 340 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 196% more expensive than in Indonesia
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