Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (Rp 159,720) | Rp 62,230 | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (Rp 132,478) | Rp 52,137 | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (Rp 70,652) | Rp 30,582 | + 131% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (Rp 34,486) | Rp 18,388 | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (Rp 44,920) | Rp 26,104 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (Rp 38,794) | Rp 14,341 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (Rp 58,491) | Rp 77,272 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (Rp 36,777) | Rp 38,806 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (Rp 38,127) | Rp 19,485 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (Rp 23,277) | Rp 32,212 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (Rp 218,221) | Rp 339,997 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (Rp 52,351) | Rp 15,796 | + 231% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (Rp 31,477) | Rp 17,158 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 144% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (Rp 21,720,170) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $953 (Rp 13,681,089) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (Rp 6,247,465) | Rp 772,430 | + 709% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $824 (Rp 11,835,806) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (Rp 7,528,886) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 127% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (Rp 2,140,560) | Rp 502,555 | + 326% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (Rp 484,273) | Rp 285,184 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (Rp 10,113,882) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (Rp 4,767,681) | Rp 2,765,630 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (Rp 308,762) | Rp 69,682 | + 343% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (Rp 133,490) | Rp 51,169 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 203% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 203% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (Rp 440,301) | Rp 655,076 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (Rp 1,794,688) | Rp 457,119 | + 293% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (Rp 2,427,652) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (Rp 3,589,375) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 256% | |
| Transportation | + 172% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 172% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Rp 321,582,157) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 (Rp 21,745) | Rp 9,156 | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (Rp 2,221,191) | Rp 330,672 | + 572% | |
| Personal Care | + 281% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 281% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (Rp 57,286) | Rp 30,938 | + 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (Rp 272,793) | Rp 82,186 | + 232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (Rp 2,306,403) | Rp 280,243 | + 723% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Rp 57,430) | Rp 38,725 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (Rp 63,498) | Rp 26,962 | + 136% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (Rp 64,393) | Rp 34,072 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (Rp 72,766) | Rp 16,791 | + 333% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (Rp 64,520) | Rp 13,618 | + 374% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (Rp 160,280) | Rp 63,841 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 64% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (Rp 617,619) | Rp 184,270 | + 235% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (Rp 229,816) | Rp 105,975 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Rp 1,052,185) | Rp 413,601 | + 154% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (Rp 191,667) | Rp 152,100 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (Rp 71,788) | Rp 44,543 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (Rp 71,788) | Rp 59,628 | + 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $445 (Rp 6,382,670) | Rp 6,860,790 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Rp 821,568) | Rp 597,783 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (Rp 151,401) | Rp 24,831 | + 510% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,270 prices entered by 166 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 132% more expensive than in Indonesia
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