Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 94% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 94% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (¥3,545) | ¥1,025 | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 (¥2,290) | ¥723 | + 217% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $15 (¥2,088) | ¥519 | + 302% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (¥329) | ¥197 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (¥1,038) | ¥316 | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (¥378) | ¥629 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (¥570) | ¥962 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (¥359) | ¥902 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (¥372) | ¥574 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (¥246) | ¥285 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (¥3,499) | ¥1,208 | + 190% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (¥154) | ¥184 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (¥307) | ¥206 | + 49% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (¥302,299) | ¥326,267 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (¥123,800) | ¥171,772 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (¥48,988) | ¥28,488 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $523 (¥73,271) | ¥157,603 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $349 (¥48,847) | ¥82,713 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (¥11,197) | ¥24,082 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (¥5,599) | ¥4,699 | + 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (¥111,972) | ¥47,482 | + 136% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (¥13,997) | ¥32,093 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (¥2,799) | ¥1,313 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (¥1,120) | ¥1,878 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 159% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 159% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (¥4,292) | ¥6,136 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (¥17,496) | ¥5,199 | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (¥13,997) | ¥8,989 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (¥34,991) | ¥13,588 | + 158% | |
| Transportation | + 84% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 84% 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 (¥3,134,964) | ¥2,700,660 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.50 (¥210) | ¥165 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (¥21,695) | ¥10,143 | + 114% | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (¥1,468) | ¥2,497 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (¥8,398) | ¥1,967 | + 327% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (¥16,002) | ¥5,380 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (¥560) | ¥650 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥938 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (¥420) | ¥702 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (¥420) | ¥218 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (¥700) | ¥216 | + 224% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (¥2,799) | ¥3,927 | - 29% | |
| 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 (¥8,398) | ¥4,141 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (¥4,199) | ¥3,600 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (¥10,257) | ¥5,993 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (¥980) | ¥984 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (¥840) | ¥472 | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (¥840) | ¥575 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $210 (¥29,393) | ¥101,122 | - 71% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (¥8,009) | ¥9,280 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (¥1,057) | ¥592 | + 79% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 788 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 48% more expensive than in Japan
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