Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Rp 160,507) | Rp 48,150 | + 233% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Rp 133,130) | Rp 54,894 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (Rp 71,000) | Rp 30,099 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (Rp 34,655) | Rp 20,570 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (Rp 45,142) | Rp 25,479 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (Rp 38,985) | Rp 16,222 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (Rp 58,779) | Rp 59,701 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (Rp 36,958) | Rp 37,956 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (Rp 38,315) | Rp 19,374 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (Rp 23,391) | Rp 34,923 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 219,296) | Rp 356,233 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (Rp 52,609) | Rp 19,537 | + 169% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (Rp 31,632) | Rp 19,724 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (Rp 21,827,125) | Rp 17,274,900 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $750 (Rp 10,828,148) | Rp 10,375,400 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (Rp 6,278,229) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $582 (Rp 8,395,928) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (Rp 7,565,961) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Rp 2,151,100) | Rp 813,523 | + 164% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (Rp 486,657) | Rp 354,270 | + 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (Rp 10,163,686) | Rp 4,471,440 | + 127% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (Rp 4,791,158) | Rp 2,299,770 | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (Rp 310,283) | Rp 60,481 | + 413% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Rp 134,147) | Rp 67,068 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 198% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 198% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (Rp 442,470) | Rp 655,630 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (Rp 1,803,525) | Rp 423,397 | + 326% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (Rp 2,439,607) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (Rp 3,607,050) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 206% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 202% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Rp 323,165,709) | Rp 493,244,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (Rp 17,351) | Rp 8,915 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (Rp 2,232,129) | Rp 237,123 | + 841% | |
| Personal Care | + 323% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 323% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (Rp 57,569) | Rp 23,300 | + 147% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Rp 274,136) | Rp 65,399 | + 319% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (Rp 2,317,760) | Rp 254,843 | + 809% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Rp 57,713) | Rp 49,080 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (Rp 63,811) | Rp 19,454 | + 228% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (Rp 64,710) | Rp 36,205 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (Rp 73,124) | Rp 18,007 | + 306% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (Rp 64,837) | Rp 11,130 | + 483% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Rp 161,069) | Rp 86,706 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Rp 620,661) | Rp 166,095 | + 274% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Rp 230,948) | Rp 104,958 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Rp 1,057,366) | Rp 388,033 | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Rp 192,611) | Rp 111,803 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 72,141) | Rp 35,619 | + 103% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (Rp 72,141) | Rp 47,498 | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (Rp 5,699,139) | Rp 8,166,620 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Rp 825,613) | Rp 579,157 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Rp 152,147) | Rp 28,887 | + 427% | |
| TOTAL | + 112% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 971 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2021.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 112% more expensive than in Indonesia
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