Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 125% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (руб 766) | руб 407 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (руб 635) | руб 265 | + 140% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (руб 339) | руб 147 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (руб 165) | руб 67 | + 147% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (руб 215) | руб 88 | + 145% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (руб 186) | руб 147 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (руб 280) | руб 324 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (руб 176) | руб 98 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (руб 183) | руб 34 | + 432% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (руб 112) | руб 64 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 1,046) | руб 591 | + 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (руб 251) | руб 102 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (руб 151) | руб 32 | + 372% | |
| Housing | + 96% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 96% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (руб 104,128) | руб 71,169 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $953 (руб 65,588) | руб 39,385 | + 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (руб 29,951) | руб 6,163 | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $824 (руб 56,742) | руб 40,158 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (руб 36,094) | руб 24,350 | + 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (руб 10,262) | руб 4,247 | + 142% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (руб 2,322) | руб 417 | + 457% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (руб 48,487) | руб 26,540 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (руб 22,857) | руб 6,255 | + 265% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (руб 1,480) | руб 462 | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (руб 640) | руб 628 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 133% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (руб 2,111) | руб 5,495 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (руб 8,604) | руб 2,544 | + 238% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (руб 11,638) | руб 5,941 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (руб 17,208) | руб 6,606 | + 161% | |
| Transportation | + 222% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 222% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (руб 1,541,691) | руб 1,358,270 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.51 (руб 104) | руб 46 | + 128% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (руб 10,649) | руб 1,874 | + 468% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 171% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (руб 275) | руб 449 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (руб 1,308) | руб 578 | + 126% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (руб 11,057) | руб 1,374 | + 705% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (руб 275) | руб 313 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (руб 304) | руб 167 | + 82% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (руб 309) | руб 227 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (руб 349) | руб 82 | + 325% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (руб 309) | руб 99 | + 211% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (руб 768) | руб 570 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 41% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (руб 2,961) | руб 1,511 | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (руб 1,102) | руб 597 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,681 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (руб 5,044) | руб 3,689 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (руб 919) | руб 394 | + 133% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (руб 344) | руб 200 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (руб 344) | руб 215 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $445 (руб 30,599) | руб 31,375 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.24 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (руб 3,939) | руб 3,654 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (руб 726) | руб 155 | + 368% | |
| TOTAL | + 126% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,892 prices entered by 495 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 126% more expensive than in Russia
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