- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 157% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 157% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨1,524) | ₨541 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 (₨1,389) | ₨605 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (₨676) | ₨222 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (₨321) | ₨108 | + 196% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.16 (₨562) | ₨121 | + 364% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (₨591) | ₨80 | + 638% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨1,352) | ₨439 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (₨541) | ₨154 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | ₨40 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.61 (₨353) | ₨304 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨1,352) | ₨2,141 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (₨442) | ₨117 | + 276% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨270) | ₨55 | + 388% | |
| Housing | + 233% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 233% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,610 (₨352,807) | ₨57,590 | + 513% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $640 (₨86,479) | ₨36,148 | + 139% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 (₨27,941) | ₨8,103 | + 245% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 (₨87,880) | ₨44,615 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $350 (₨47,320) | ₨25,314 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $88 (₨11,830) | ₨6,795 | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $70 (₨9,448) | ₨2,646 | + 257% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 (₨50,904) | ₨39,967 | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 (₨20,280) | ₨11,006 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (₨2,028) | ₨499 | + 307% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 (₨1,491) | ₨816 | + 83% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (₨10,816) | ₨2,600 | + 316% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨5,408) | ₨4,026 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨16,224) | ₨6,156 | + 164% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (₨6,760) | ₨5,351 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 749% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 749% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,884 (₨3,364,317) | ₨1,833,160 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (₨160) | ₨89 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $350 (₨47,320) | ₨2,526 | + 1774% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 131% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (₨811) | ₨227 | + 257% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨2,569) | ₨639 | + 302% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (₨2,704) | ₨2,133 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (₨675) | ₨444 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (₨403) | ₨275 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (₨1,161) | ₨340 | + 242% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (₨374) | ₨142 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (₨310) | ₨109 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨1,715) | ₨637 | + 169% | |
| Entertainment | + 127% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 127% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨5,424) | ₨1,494 | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨2,654) | ₨1,128 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (₨5,408) | ₨3,688 | + 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (₨5,746) | ₨3,101 | + 85% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (₨676) | ₨526 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (₨541) | ₨392 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨850) | ₨548 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (₨40,560) | ₨54,726 | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (₨80) | ₨28 | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (₨12,795) | ₨4,025 | + 218% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨964) | ₨187 | + 415% | |
| TOTAL | + 305% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,571 prices entered by 554 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 305% more expensive than in Pakistan
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