- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (¥1,283) | ¥1,039 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (¥1,170) | ¥691 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (¥569) | ¥441 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (¥270) | ¥203 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.35 (¥495) | ¥288 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (¥497) | ¥754 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (¥1,139) | ¥924 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (¥456) | ¥683 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ¥401 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (¥206) | ¥280 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (¥1,139) | ¥1,538 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (¥372) | ¥199 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (¥228) | ¥198 | + 15% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,610 (¥297,164) | ¥218,000 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $640 (¥72,840) | ¥123,235 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (¥23,535) | ¥21,518 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (¥74,020) | ¥110,576 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $350 (¥39,857) | ¥71,567 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $88 (¥9,964) | ¥12,926 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $70 (¥7,958) | ¥4,101 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (¥42,875) | ¥55,558 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (¥17,082) | ¥16,537 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (¥1,708) | ¥711 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (¥1,255) | ¥1,838 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (¥9,110) | ¥7,197 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (¥4,555) | ¥4,336 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (¥13,665) | ¥8,421 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (¥5,694) | ¥13,972 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 176% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,884 (¥2,833,715) | ¥2,510,720 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.11 (¥126) | ¥145 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $350 (¥39,857) | ¥11,257 | + 254% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (¥683) | ¥1,278 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (¥2,164) | ¥1,019 | + 112% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (¥2,278) | ¥3,622 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (¥568) | ¥612 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (¥340) | ¥707 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (¥978) | ¥455 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (¥315) | ¥137 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (¥180) | ¥229 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (¥1,715) | ¥2,862 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (¥4,569) | ¥3,989 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (¥2,236) | ¥3,357 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (¥4,555) | ¥14,181 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (¥4,840) | ¥7,538 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (¥569) | ¥964 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (¥456) | ¥487 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (¥716) | ¥586 | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (¥34,163) | ¥49,094 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (¥67) | ¥56 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (¥10,777) | ¥10,897 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (¥812) | ¥468 | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,969 prices entered by 341 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 52% more expensive than in Japan
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