Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 33% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (¥1,713) | ¥1,145 | + 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (¥1,084) | ¥719 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (¥1,551) | ¥437 | + 255% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (¥304) | ¥211 | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (¥807) | ¥282 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (¥349) | ¥815 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (¥527) | ¥951 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (¥331) | ¥984 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (¥343) | ¥421 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (¥306) | ¥268 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (¥3,232) | ¥1,770 | + 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (¥142) | ¥217 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (¥283) | ¥225 | + 26% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 42% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (¥279,189) | ¥194,768 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (¥114,336) | ¥126,641 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (¥33,689) | ¥21,178 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (¥94,617) | ¥142,258 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (¥37,847) | ¥80,836 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (¥10,341) | ¥13,643 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (¥16,804) | ¥3,988 | + 321% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (¥103,412) | ¥59,521 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (¥12,926) | ¥17,809 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (¥2,585) | ¥665 | + 289% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (¥1,034) | ¥2,700 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 151% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (¥3,964) | ¥7,941 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (¥16,158) | ¥4,162 | + 288% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (¥12,926) | ¥7,471 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (¥32,316) | ¥15,388 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (¥2,895,303) | ¥2,576,380 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (¥184) | ¥161 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 89% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (¥1,099) | ¥1,370 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (¥7,756) | ¥1,955 | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (¥15,512) | ¥3,523 | + 340% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (¥517) | ¥2,205 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (¥485) | ¥648 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (¥388) | ¥409 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (¥655) | ¥143 | + 358% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (¥259) | ¥184 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (¥2,585) | ¥3,583 | - 28% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (¥7,756) | ¥4,280 | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (¥3,878) | ¥3,593 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (¥9,473) | ¥6,242 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥905) | ¥1,034 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (¥776) | ¥533 | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (¥776) | ¥526 | + 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (¥51,060) | ¥58,872 | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (¥7,397) | ¥11,178 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (¥1,363) | ¥554 | + 146% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 654 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 39% more expensive than in Japan
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