Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 325% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 325% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (₨2,652) | ₨519 | + 411% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨1,677) | ₨742 | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (₨2,401) | ₨215 | + 1017% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (₨470) | ₨119 | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (₨1,250) | ₨168 | + 643% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (₨541) | ₨102 | + 432% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (₨815) | ₨658 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (₨513) | ₨194 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (₨531) | ₨51 | + 934% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (₨474) | ₨220 | + 115% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (₨5,003) | ₨2,141 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (₨220) | ₨170 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (₨439) | ₨77 | + 467% | |
| Housing | + 405% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 405% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (₨432,184) | ₨65,360 | + 561% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (₨176,991) | ₨44,450 | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (₨52,151) | ₨14,918 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (₨146,468) | ₨47,849 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (₨58,587) | ₨35,800 | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (₨16,008) | ₨10,123 | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (₨26,013) | ₨2,270 | + 1046% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (₨160,082) | ₨53,975 | + 197% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨20,010) | ₨18,356 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (₨4,002) | ₨851 | + 370% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (₨1,601) | ₨797 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | + 187% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (₨6,137) | ₨4,868 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (₨25,013) | ₨7,670 | + 226% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (₨20,010) | ₨17,357 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (₨50,026) | ₨8,106 | + 517% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (₨4,481,925) | ₨5,697,890 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (₨284) | ₨146 | + 95% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 367% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 367% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (₨1,701) | ₨237 | + 618% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (₨12,006) | ₨572 | + 2000% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (₨24,012) | ₨1,768 | + 1258% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨800) | ₨1,267 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (₨750) | ₨575 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (₨600) | ₨371 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (₨1,014) | ₨352 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (₨400) | ₨116 | + 244% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (₨4,002) | ₨681 | + 488% | |
| Entertainment | + 110% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 110% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (₨12,006) | ₨2,016 | + 496% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨6,003) | ₨1,908 | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨14,664) | ₨4,907 | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (₨1,401) | ₨1,025 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (₨1,201) | ₨469 | + 156% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (₨1,201) | ₨513 | + 134% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (₨79,040) | ₨107,118 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.02 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (₨11,450) | ₨4,729 | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨2,110) | ₨237 | + 790% | |
| TOTAL | + 184% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 974 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan
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