Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (5,504 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (3,481 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (4,983 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 294% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (976 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (2,594 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (1,122 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (1,692 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (1,064 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (1,103 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (983 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (10,381 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 124% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (457 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (910 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (896,865 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (367,291 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (108,223 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 404% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (303,948 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (121,579 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (33,220 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 334% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (53,983 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (332,200 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 214% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (41,525 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (8,305 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 357% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (3,322 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 169% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (12,734 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (51,906 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (41,525 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (103,813 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 25% 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 (9,300,853 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (590 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 223% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 266% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 266% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (3,530 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 572% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (24,915 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 1294% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (49,830 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (1,661 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (1,557 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (1,246 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (2,105 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (831 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (8,305 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 409% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 95% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (24,915 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 368% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (12,458 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (30,431 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 209% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (2,907 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (2,492 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 318% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (2,492 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (164,024 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (23,762 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (4,379 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 775% | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 79% more expensive than in Nigeria
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