Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 442% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 442% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (₨5,931) | ₨810 | + 632% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (₨3,839) | ₨914 | + 320% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $13 (₨3,673) | ₨402 | + 814% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.99 (₨866) | ₨182 | + 377% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $8 (₨2,206) | ₨288 | + 666% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.00 (₨579) | ₨155 | + 272% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨1,951) | ₨1,179 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (₨868) | ₨301 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.00 (₨1,157) | ₨102 | + 1037% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.90 (₨1,708) | ₨506 | + 237% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $28 (₨8,102) | ₨2,438 | + 232% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $7 (₨1,936) | ₨283 | + 583% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.14 (₨909) | ₨161 | + 464% | |
| Housing | + 160% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 160% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (₨624,989) | ₨142,068 | + 340% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (₨255,950) | ₨74,167 | + 245% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $350 (₨101,280) | ₨26,937 | + 276% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $523 (₨151,484) | ₨66,342 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $361 (₨104,526) | ₨45,519 | + 130% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (₨23,150) | ₨23,767 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (₨11,575) | ₨2,085 | + 455% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (₨231,497) | ₨71,589 | + 223% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨28,937) | ₨29,245 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (₨5,787) | ₨1,517 | + 282% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (₨2,315) | ₨6,532 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $10 (₨2,894) | ₨3,995 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $19 (₨5,498) | ₨6,699 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨28,937) | ₨15,767 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $70 (₨20,256) | ₨9,437 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 231% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 231% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,047,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $2.09 (₨604) | ₨271 | + 123% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 (₨37,160) | ₨4,410 | + 743% | |
| Personal Care | + 320% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 320% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (₨3,034) | ₨503 | + 503% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (₨17,362) | ₨953 | + 1721% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $114 (₨33,083) | ₨3,299 | + 903% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨1,157) | ₨1,142 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (₨1,447) | ₨967 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨868) | ₨899 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.00 (₨868) | ₨431 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.00 (₨1,447) | ₨210 | + 588% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨5,787) | ₨2,628 | + 120% | |
| Entertainment | + 140% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 140% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (₨17,362) | ₨2,918 | + 495% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨8,681) | ₨1,886 | + 360% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,741 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨21,206) | ₨6,696 | + 217% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨2,026) | ₨1,274 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨1,736) | ₨683 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (₨1,736) | ₨725 | + 139% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $210 (₨60,768) | ₨68,087 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.42 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₨16,558) | ₨3,517 | + 371% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (₨2,186) | ₨480 | + 356% | |
| TOTAL | + 236% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,070 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 236% more expensive than in Pakistan
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