Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 184% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (Rp 379,646) | Rp 45,378 | + 737% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 (Rp 245,325) | Rp 54,330 | + 352% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $15 (Rp 223,616) | Rp 27,591 | + 710% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (Rp 35,229) | Rp 19,722 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (Rp 111,153) | Rp 26,707 | + 316% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (Rp 40,505) | Rp 18,501 | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (Rp 61,072) | Rp 56,542 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (Rp 38,400) | Rp 42,973 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (Rp 39,809) | Rp 22,558 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (Rp 26,401) | Rp 34,959 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (Rp 374,775) | Rp 337,317 | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (Rp 16,490) | Rp 20,426 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (Rp 32,866) | Rp 17,971 | + 83% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (Rp 32,377,862) | Rp 17,746,200 | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (Rp 13,259,629) | Rp 9,563,600 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (Rp 5,246,850) | Rp 496,641 | + 956% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $523 (Rp 7,847,714) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $349 (Rp 5,231,799) | Rp 4,109,450 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (Rp 1,199,280) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (Rp 599,640) | Rp 400,530 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (Rp 11,992,800) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 196% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Rp 1,499,100) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (Rp 299,820) | Rp 43,866 | + 583% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (Rp 119,928) | Rp 71,573 | + 68% | |
| Clothes | + 193% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 193% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (Rp 459,729) | Rp 624,572 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (Rp 1,873,875) | Rp 439,901 | + 326% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (Rp 1,499,100) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (Rp 3,747,750) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 189% | |
| Transportation | + 277% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 277% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (Rp 335,771,416) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.50 (Rp 22,523) | Rp 11,904 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (Rp 2,323,605) | Rp 150,291 | + 1446% | |
| Personal Care | + 344% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 344% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (Rp 157,182) | Rp 36,367 | + 332% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (Rp 899,460) | Rp 60,467 | + 1388% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (Rp 1,713,891) | Rp 313,421 | + 447% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (Rp 59,964) | Rp 130,123 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (Rp 74,955) | Rp 19,595 | + 283% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (Rp 44,973) | Rp 34,558 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (Rp 44,973) | Rp 30,035 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (Rp 74,955) | Rp 15,580 | + 381% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (Rp 299,820) | Rp 88,350 | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (Rp 899,460) | Rp 216,012 | + 316% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (Rp 449,730) | Rp 104,481 | + 330% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (Rp 1,098,611) | Rp 383,761 | + 186% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (Rp 104,937) | Rp 162,937 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (Rp 89,946) | Rp 36,298 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (Rp 89,946) | Rp 40,791 | + 121% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $210 (Rp 3,148,110) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (Rp 857,818) | Rp 496,553 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (Rp 113,256) | Rp 35,528 | + 219% | |
| TOTAL | + 165% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 674 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 165% more expensive than in Indonesia
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