- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (4,834 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (3,832 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (1,820 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (864 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (2,046 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (1,590 ₦) | 646 ₦ | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (3,640 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (1,456 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (728 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (1,170 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 264% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (3,640 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (1,189 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (728 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 207% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,108 (1,131,447 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $673 (245,058 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $818 (297,866 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 940% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (458,291 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $528 (192,087 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $189 (68,743 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (35,235 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 399% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (237,765 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (38,132 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (5,460 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 378% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (3,110 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (29,120 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 325% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (14,560 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (43,680 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (18,200 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Transportation | + 430% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 430% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (8,152,945 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (430 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (95,853 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | + 750% | |
| Personal Care | + 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (2,184 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (6,916 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (7,280 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (1,816 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (1,086 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (3,126 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (1,006 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (836 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (4,618 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 101% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (14,604 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (7,146 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (14,560 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (15,470 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (1,820 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (1,456 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (2,289 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 298% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $502 (182,877 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (214 ₦) | 62 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (34,448 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,609 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 451% | |
| TOTAL | + 198% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,371 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 198% more expensive than in Nigeria
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