Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 184% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (₨1,874) | ₨605 | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (₨1,264) | ₨657 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.59 (₨862) | ₨249 | + 246% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.28 (₨352) | ₨110 | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.36 (₨519) | ₨122 | + 324% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (₨417) | ₨113 | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨1,027) | ₨510 | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (₨395) | ₨181 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.73 (₨421) | ₨46 | + 816% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (₨455) | ₨366 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (₨2,709) | ₨2,502 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (₨563) | ₨127 | + 344% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.88 (₨445) | ₨56 | + 700% | |
| Housing | + 265% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 265% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,653 (₨255,062) | ₨54,670 | + 367% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $944 (₨145,634) | ₨36,369 | + 300% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $387 (₨59,702) | ₨9,463 | + 531% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $933 (₨144,023) | ₨48,807 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $548 (₨84,556) | ₨29,928 | + 183% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (₨23,004) | ₨8,151 | + 182% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $50 (₨7,713) | ₨2,478 | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (₨108,690) | ₨39,996 | + 172% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (₨51,236) | ₨12,115 | + 323% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (₨3,318) | ₨593 | + 460% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨1,393) | ₨773 | + 80% | |
| Clothes | + 408% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 408% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $25 (₨3,857) | ₨2,113 | + 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (₨19,287) | ₨3,540 | + 445% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $189 (₨29,142) | ₨6,553 | + 345% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (₨38,574) | ₨5,618 | + 587% | |
| Transportation | + 403% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 403% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (₨3,455,908) | ₨1,997,080 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.75 (₨270) | ₨112 | + 140% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (₨23,870) | ₨1,892 | + 1162% | |
| Personal Care | + 354% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 354% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (₨616) | ₨311 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨2,932) | ₨401 | + 632% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (₨24,786) | ₨1,433 | + 1630% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (₨617) | ₨514 | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (₨682) | ₨312 | + 119% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (₨692) | ₨305 | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (₨782) | ₨189 | + 314% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (₨693) | ₨134 | + 416% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $12 (₨1,791) | ₨388 | + 362% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 115% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (₨7,325) | ₨1,486 | + 393% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (₨2,463) | ₨1,191 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,621 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (₨11,315) | ₨3,615 | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (₨1,829) | ₨885 | + 107% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (₨771) | ₨325 | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (₨771) | ₨393 | + 96% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $445 (₨68,592) | ₨55,804 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨4.62 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 (₨7,817) | ₨4,179 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (₨1,627) | ₨217 | + 650% | |
| TOTAL | + 258% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,189 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 258% more expensive than in Pakistan
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