Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 101% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (4,415 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (2,978 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.59 (2,031 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.28 (828 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.36 (1,222 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (982 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,419 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (931 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 (993 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (1,072 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 226% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (6,382 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (1,325 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 268% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (1,048 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 64% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,653 (600,905 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $944 (343,101 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $387 (140,653 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 570% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $933 (339,306 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $548 (199,206 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (54,195 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 344% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (18,172 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (256,064 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 202% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (120,708 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 283% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (7,817 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 597% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (3,283 ₦) | 1,192 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Clothes | + 299% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 299% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $25 (9,088 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (45,438 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 333% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $189 (68,656 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 382% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (90,876 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Transportation | + 229% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 229% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (8,141,835 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 354% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.75 (636 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (56,236 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | + 231% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 204% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (1,450 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (6,907 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (58,394 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 746% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (1,454 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (1,608 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (1,630 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (1,842 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 453% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (1,634 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 235% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (4,219 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 76% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (17,256 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (5,802 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (26,657 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (4,310 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (1,818 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (1,818 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $445 (161,597 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 137% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (18,417 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (3,833 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 728% | |
| TOTAL | + 125% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,232 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 125% more expensive than in Nigeria
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