Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (4,239 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (3,516 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (1,875 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (915 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (1,192 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (1,030 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (1,552 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (976 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (1,012 ₦) | 961 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (618 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (5,792 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (1,390 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 355% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (835 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 93% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (576,511 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $953 (363,132 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (165,824 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 424% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $582 (221,758 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (199,837 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (56,816 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (12,854 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (268,449 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (126,547 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 305% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (8,195 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 540% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (3,543 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 254% | |
| Clothes | + 291% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 291% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (11,687 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (47,636 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 316% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (64,436 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 281% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (95,272 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 362% | |
| Transportation | + 207% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 207% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (8,535,640 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (458 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (58,956 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Personal Care | + 167% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 167% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (1,521 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (7,241 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 209% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (61,218 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 303% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (1,524 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (1,685 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (1,709 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (1,931 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 446% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (1,713 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (4,254 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (16,393 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (6,100 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (27,928 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (5,087 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (1,905 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (1,905 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 273% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (150,529 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (21,807 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (4,019 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 643% | |
| TOTAL | + 118% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 734 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 118% more expensive than in Nigeria
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