Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 162% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 162% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (Rp 265,452) | Rp 62,394 | + 325% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (Rp 189,338) | Rp 60,225 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (Rp 101,177) | Rp 32,593 | + 210% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (Rp 50,527) | Rp 24,589 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (Rp 101,807) | Rp 31,337 | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (Rp 70,430) | Rp 14,750 | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (Rp 121,998) | Rp 72,901 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (Rp 50,589) | Rp 45,403 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.09 (Rp 85,804) | Rp 22,376 | + 283% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (Rp 44,898) | Rp 32,966 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (Rp 267,299) | Rp 344,694 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.26 (Rp 88,666) | Rp 18,943 | + 368% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 (Rp 52,079) | Rp 15,178 | + 243% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,444 (Rp 24,353,569) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $646 (Rp 10,895,221) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (Rp 3,565,357) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $600 (Rp 10,117,740) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $389 (Rp 6,556,953) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (Rp 4,215,725) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (Rp 674,516) | Rp 378,883 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $700 (Rp 11,804,030) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 268% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (Rp 3,794,153) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 96% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 91,402 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (Rp 466,684) | Rp 83,441 | + 459% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (Rp 627,430) | Rp 651,126 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (Rp 834,252) | Rp 458,661 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (Rp 1,964,747) | Rp 1,449,070 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (Rp 1,685,084) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 164% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 164% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,000 (Rp 455,298,300) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.49 (Rp 25,197) | Rp 12,092 | + 108% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (Rp 1,319,249) | Rp 199,904 | + 560% | |
| Personal Care | + 416% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 416% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (Rp 110,747) | Rp 22,456 | + 393% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (Rp 1,011,774) | Rp 96,147 | + 952% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (Rp 1,264,718) | Rp 264,826 | + 378% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Rp 67,452) | Rp 66,604 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (Rp 147,340) | Rp 26,592 | + 454% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (Rp 84,315) | Rp 33,023 | + 155% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (Rp 75,883) | Rp 27,953 | + 171% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.25 (Rp 88,530) | Rp 21,349 | + 315% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Rp 215,297) | Rp 84,361 | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (Rp 505,887) | Rp 261,890 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (Rp 287,718) | Rp 96,262 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (Rp 1,077,251) | Rp 397,663 | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Rp 116,791) | Rp 149,637 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.93 (Rp 99,928) | Rp 38,785 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (Rp 101,177) | Rp 50,891 | + 99% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $110 (Rp 1,854,919) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 73% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (Rp 1,349,032) | Rp 433,566 | + 211% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 140,492) | Rp 42,636 | + 230% | |
| TOTAL | + 109% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 581 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 109% more expensive than in Indonesia
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