- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (¥1,453) | ¥1,011 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (¥1,152) | ¥711 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (¥547) | ¥445 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (¥260) | ¥198 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (¥615) | ¥270 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (¥478) | ¥689 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,094) | ¥889 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (¥438) | ¥637 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (¥219) | ¥430 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (¥352) | ¥262 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (¥1,094) | ¥1,549 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (¥357) | ¥212 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (¥219) | ¥195 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 47% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,108 (¥340,118) | ¥242,113 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $673 (¥73,665) | ¥121,422 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $818 (¥89,540) | ¥21,895 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (¥137,764) | ¥116,929 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $528 (¥57,742) | ¥79,022 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $189 (¥20,665) | ¥12,611 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (¥10,592) | ¥4,156 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (¥71,473) | ¥55,558 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (¥11,463) | ¥16,830 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (¥1,641) | ¥693 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (¥935) | ¥1,827 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (¥8,754) | ¥7,207 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (¥4,377) | ¥4,012 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (¥13,130) | ¥8,444 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (¥5,471) | ¥15,007 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 97% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (¥2,450,811) | ¥2,657,440 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (¥129) | ¥147 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (¥28,814) | ¥11,877 | + 143% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (¥657) | ¥1,278 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (¥2,079) | ¥1,016 | + 105% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (¥2,188) | ¥4,123 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (¥546) | ¥630 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (¥326) | ¥711 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (¥940) | ¥484 | + 94% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (¥303) | ¥145 | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (¥251) | ¥213 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (¥1,388) | ¥2,946 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (¥4,390) | ¥4,119 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (¥2,148) | ¥3,373 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (¥4,377) | ¥12,005 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (¥4,650) | ¥8,157 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (¥547) | ¥903 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (¥438) | ¥498 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (¥688) | ¥551 | + 25% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $502 (¥54,974) | ¥49,094 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (¥64) | ¥58 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (¥10,355) | ¥10,056 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (¥784) | ¥474 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,848 prices entered by 325 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 42% more expensive than in Japan
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