Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 281% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 281% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (₨4,489) | ₨1,155 | + 289% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (₨3,202) | ₨1,180 | + 171% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6.00 (₨1,711) | ₨523 | + 227% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $3.00 (₨855) | ₨231 | + 270% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (₨1,722) | ₨309 | + 457% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.18 (₨1,191) | ₨165 | + 620% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨2,063) | ₨836 | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.00 (₨856) | ₨279 | + 207% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.09 (₨1,451) | ₨128 | + 1034% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.66 (₨759) | ₨391 | + 94% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (₨4,521) | ₨2,624 | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $5.26 (₨1,500) | ₨210 | + 613% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.09 (₨881) | ₨153 | + 474% | |
| Housing | + 225% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 225% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,444 (₨411,873) | ₨137,741 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $646 (₨184,262) | ₨58,708 | + 214% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $211 (₨60,298) | ₨21,580 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $600 (₨171,113) | ₨79,067 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $389 (₨110,893) | ₨35,699 | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $250 (₨71,297) | ₨17,044 | + 318% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $40 (₨11,408) | ₨2,308 | + 394% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $700 (₨199,632) | ₨58,431 | + 242% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $225 (₨64,168) | ₨29,384 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,281 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (₨7,893) | ₨625 | + 1163% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 86% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 (₨10,611) | ₨4,832 | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (₨14,109) | ₨9,004 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $117 (₨33,228) | ₨13,089 | + 154% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $100 (₨28,499) | ₨13,255 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 222% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 222% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,000 (₨7,700,103) | ₨2,800,000 | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.49 (₨426) | ₨272 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $78 (₨22,311) | ₨4,030 | + 454% | |
| Personal Care | + 495% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 495% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨1,873) | ₨230 | + 716% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (₨17,111) | ₨838 | + 1943% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $75 (₨21,389) | ₨3,307 | + 547% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨1,141) | ₨1,222 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 (₨2,492) | ₨649 | + 284% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.00 (₨1,426) | ₨557 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.50 (₨1,283) | ₨396 | + 224% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $5.25 (₨1,497) | ₨217 | + 589% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨3,641) | ₨495 | + 636% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 57% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $30 (₨8,556) | ₨3,859 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $17 (₨4,866) | ₨1,827 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $64 (₨18,219) | ₨8,435 | + 116% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨1,975) | ₨2,877 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.93 (₨1,690) | ₨566 | + 199% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (₨1,711) | ₨786 | + 118% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $110 (₨31,371) | ₨149,999 | - 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $80 (₨22,815) | ₨5,226 | + 337% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (₨2,376) | ₨637 | + 273% | |
| TOTAL | + 202% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 514 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 202% more expensive than in Pakistan
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