Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 183% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨1,755) | ₨477 | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (₨1,456) | ₨617 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (₨776) | ₨253 | + 207% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (₨379) | ₨111 | + 241% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (₨494) | ₨146 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (₨426) | ₨85 | + 400% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (₨643) | ₨736 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (₨404) | ₨147 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (₨419) | ₨52 | + 712% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (₨256) | ₨285 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨2,398) | ₨1,607 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (₨575) | ₨133 | + 332% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (₨346) | ₨80 | + 330% | |
| Housing | + 203% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 203% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (₨238,652) | ₨65,208 | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $953 (₨150,322) | ₨40,675 | + 270% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (₨68,644) | ₨11,662 | + 489% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $582 (₨91,799) | ₨44,902 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (₨82,724) | ₨32,659 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (₨23,520) | ₨8,932 | + 163% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (₨5,321) | ₨2,572 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (₨111,127) | ₨44,098 | + 152% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (₨52,385) | ₨23,617 | + 122% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (₨3,393) | ₨667 | + 409% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨1,467) | ₨516 | + 184% | |
| Clothes | + 256% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 256% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (₨4,838) | ₨3,054 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (₨19,719) | ₨5,408 | + 265% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (₨26,674) | ₨8,399 | + 218% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (₨39,439) | ₨5,912 | + 567% | |
| Transportation | + 351% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 351% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (₨3,533,406) | ₨2,463,580 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (₨190) | ₨107 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (₨24,405) | ₨2,108 | + 1058% | |
| Personal Care | + 316% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 316% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (₨629) | ₨260 | + 142% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨2,997) | ₨616 | + 386% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (₨25,342) | ₨1,831 | + 1284% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨631) | ₨463 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (₨698) | ₨350 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (₨708) | ₨441 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (₨800) | ₨189 | + 323% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (₨709) | ₨169 | + 320% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (₨1,761) | ₨480 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 95% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (₨6,786) | ₨1,849 | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨2,525) | ₨1,458 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨11,561) | ₨3,680 | + 214% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (₨2,106) | ₨850 | + 148% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨789) | ₨437 | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (₨789) | ₨435 | + 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (₨62,313) | ₨58,894 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨39 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₨9,027) | ₨4,106 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨1,664) | ₨267 | + 522% | |
| TOTAL | + 223% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,860 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 223% more expensive than in Pakistan
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