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- Northern Mariana Islands
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 113% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 113% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (Rp 186,451) | Rp 68,889 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (Rp 152,277) | Rp 49,218 | + 209% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (Rp 70,193) | Rp 30,274 | + 132% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.41 (Rp 33,859) | Rp 19,442 | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.63 (Rp 65,003) | Rp 23,198 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (Rp 61,330) | Rp 15,178 | + 304% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (Rp 140,385) | Rp 70,887 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (Rp 56,154) | Rp 40,336 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (Rp 28,077) | Rp 20,381 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (Rp 45,126) | Rp 31,061 | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (Rp 140,385) | Rp 452,082 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (Rp 45,845) | Rp 18,202 | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.99 (Rp 56,014) | Rp 15,610 | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 157% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 157% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (Rp 28,441,861) | Rp 15,003,400 | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $752 (Rp 10,560,405) | Rp 8,496,820 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $681 (Rp 9,560,822) | Rp 994,014 | + 862% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,232 (Rp 17,298,661) | Rp 8,961,230 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $523 (Rp 7,335,285) | Rp 5,263,430 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $175 (Rp 2,455,081) | Rp 678,231 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (Rp 1,358,927) | Rp 247,500 | + 449% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (Rp 9,169,948) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (Rp 1,470,659) | Rp 1,785,720 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (Rp 210,578) | Rp 62,053 | + 239% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Rp 119,928) | Rp 64,195 | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 29% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (Rp 1,123,080) | Rp 693,255 | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (Rp 561,540) | Rp 435,770 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (Rp 1,684,620) | Rp 995,985 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (Rp 701,925) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 290% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 290% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Rp 314,437,131) | Rp 495,764,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.01 (Rp 28,272) | Rp 9,223 | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (Rp 3,696,800) | Rp 414,327 | + 792% | |
| Personal Care | + 96% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 96% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (Rp 84,231) | Rp 30,248 | + 178% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Rp 266,732) | Rp 91,743 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (Rp 280,770) | Rp 388,150 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (Rp 70,052) | Rp 43,144 | + 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (Rp 41,884) | Rp 23,875 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (Rp 120,551) | Rp 38,277 | + 215% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (Rp 38,812) | Rp 15,996 | + 143% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (Rp 32,232) | Rp 14,884 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (Rp 178,120) | Rp 99,259 | + 79% | |
| Entertainment | + 89% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (Rp 563,232) | Rp 217,146 | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (Rp 267,293) | Rp 99,435 | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (Rp 561,540) | Rp 964,594 | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (Rp 596,636) | Rp 528,401 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (Rp 70,193) | Rp 120,406 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (Rp 56,154) | Rp 48,425 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (Rp 88,271) | Rp 60,307 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $700 (Rp 9,826,950) | Rp 7,952,530 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (Rp 8,260) | Rp 1,651 | + 400% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (Rp 1,328,583) | Rp 783,577 | + 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (Rp 100,628) | Rp 25,084 | + 301% | |
| TOTAL | + 162% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,267 prices entered by 302 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 162% more expensive than in Indonesia
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