- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Pakistan
- Comparison
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 | $13 (₨1,861) | ₨557 | + 234% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (₨1,475) | ₨619 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (₨701) | ₨219 | + 220% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (₨333) | ₨108 | + 209% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (₨788) | ₨122 | + 545% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (₨612) | ₨79 | + 675% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (₨1,401) | ₨613 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (₨561) | ₨156 | + 260% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (₨280) | ₨39 | + 611% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (₨450) | ₨283 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (₨1,401) | ₨2,980 | - 53% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (₨458) | ₨116 | + 293% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (₨280) | ₨57 | + 391% | |
| Housing | + 391% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 391% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,108 (₨435,607) | ₨56,589 | + 670% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $673 (₨94,347) | ₨35,418 | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $818 (₨114,678) | ₨8,319 | + 1278% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (₨176,442) | ₨46,212 | + 282% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $528 (₨73,953) | ₨29,470 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $189 (₨26,466) | ₨6,959 | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (₨13,566) | ₨2,729 | + 397% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (₨91,539) | ₨41,526 | + 120% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨14,681) | ₨11,677 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (₨2,102) | ₨499 | + 322% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (₨1,197) | ₨1,031 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (₨11,211) | ₨2,663 | + 321% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (₨5,606) | ₨4,551 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (₨16,817) | ₨6,644 | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (₨7,007) | ₨6,006 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 539% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 539% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (₨3,138,884) | ₨2,115,150 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (₨166) | ₨92 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (₨36,903) | ₨2,561 | + 1341% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (₨841) | ₨241 | + 249% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (₨2,663) | ₨748 | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (₨2,803) | ₨2,396 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (₨699) | ₨445 | + 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (₨418) | ₨320 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (₨1,203) | ₨365 | + 230% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (₨387) | ₨158 | + 145% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (₨322) | ₨112 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (₨1,778) | ₨589 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (₨5,622) | ₨1,589 | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (₨2,751) | ₨1,181 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (₨5,606) | ₨3,978 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (₨5,956) | ₨3,176 | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (₨701) | ₨1,228 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (₨561) | ₨389 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (₨881) | ₨548 | + 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $502 (₨70,408) | ₨57,145 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (₨82) | ₨52 | + 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (₨13,263) | ₨3,979 | + 233% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (₨1,005) | ₨281 | + 258% | |
| TOTAL | + 284% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,369 prices entered by 556 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 284% more expensive than in Pakistan
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