Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (¥1,211) | ¥975 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (¥1,005) | ¥718 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (¥536) | ¥451 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (¥262) | ¥214 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (¥341) | ¥284 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (¥294) | ¥501 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (¥444) | ¥1,246 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (¥279) | ¥640 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (¥289) | ¥381 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (¥177) | ¥252 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (¥1,655) | ¥1,640 | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (¥397) | ¥219 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (¥239) | ¥253 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (¥164,703) | ¥182,340 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $953 (¥103,743) | ¥111,342 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (¥47,374) | ¥15,746 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $824 (¥89,750) | ¥127,445 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (¥57,091) | ¥86,552 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (¥16,232) | ¥11,000 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (¥3,672) | ¥3,746 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (¥76,693) | ¥39,892 | + 92% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (¥36,153) | ¥8,365 | + 332% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (¥2,341) | ¥740 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (¥1,012) | ¥2,216 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 129% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (¥3,339) | ¥6,528 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (¥13,609) | ¥4,644 | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (¥18,409) | ¥7,685 | + 140% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (¥27,218) | ¥13,013 | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 48% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (¥2,438,537) | ¥2,936,380 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 (¥165) | ¥138 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (¥16,843) | ¥9,442 | + 78% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 27% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (¥434) | ¥1,383 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (¥2,069) | ¥929 | + 123% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (¥17,489) | ¥10,332 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (¥435) | ¥554 | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (¥482) | ¥669 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (¥488) | ¥516 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (¥552) | ¥191 | + 189% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (¥489) | ¥238 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (¥1,215) | ¥2,573 | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (¥4,683) | ¥3,363 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (¥1,743) | ¥3,584 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (¥7,979) | ¥6,023 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (¥1,453) | ¥809 | + 80% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (¥544) | ¥500 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (¥544) | ¥491 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $445 (¥48,399) | ¥47,822 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (¥6,230) | ¥8,220 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (¥1,148) | ¥491 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,269 prices entered by 183 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2020.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 22% more expensive than in Japan
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