Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 139% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 139% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (11,700 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 339% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 (7,561 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $15 (6,892 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 360% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (1,086 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (3,426 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (1,248 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (1,882 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (1,183 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (1,227 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.76 (814 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (11,550 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (508 ₦) | 535 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (1,013 ₦) | 568 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (997,837 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (408,642 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (161,700 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $523 (241,855 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $349 (161,236 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (36,960 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (18,480 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (369,600 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 281% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (46,200 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (9,240 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (3,696 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Clothes | + 279% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 279% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (14,168 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (57,750 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 370% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (46,200 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (115,500 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Transportation | + 191% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 191% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (10,347,968 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.50 (694 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (71,610 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Personal Care | + 292% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 292% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (4,844 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 1166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (27,720 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 1601% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (52,820 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (1,848 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (2,310 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (1,386 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (1,386 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (2,310 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (9,240 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 446% | |
| Entertainment | + 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 75% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (27,720 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 224% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (13,860 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (33,858 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (3,234 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (2,772 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (2,772 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 454% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $210 (97,020 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (26,437 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (3,490 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 573% | |
| TOTAL | + 101% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 353 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria
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