- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (4,095 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (3,734 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (1,817 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (863 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.35 (1,579 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (1,587 ₦) | 624 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (3,634 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (1,453 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | 931 ₦ | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.81 (656 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (3,634 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (1,187 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (727 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,610 (948,169 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $640 (232,411 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (75,092 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (236,178 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $350 (127,173 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $88 (31,793 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $70 (25,391 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 319% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (136,803 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (54,503 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (5,450 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 395% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (4,006 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 71% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (29,068 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (14,534 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (43,602 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (18,168 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 617% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 617% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,884 (9,041,601 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.11 (402 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $350 (127,173 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 1145% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 67% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (2,180 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (6,904 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (7,267 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (1,813 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (1,084 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (3,120 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (1,005 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.59 (576 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $15 (5,472 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 271% | |
| Entertainment | + 107% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (14,578 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (7,133 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (14,534 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (15,442 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (1,817 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (1,453 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (2,285 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 306% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (109,005 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (214 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 392% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (34,387 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (2,589 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 450% | |
| TOTAL | + 209% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,415 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
363.350
NGN
/
USD
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 209% more expensive than in Nigeria
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