Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 145% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 145% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (руб 826) | руб 399 | + 107% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (руб 685) | руб 284 | + 141% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.92 (руб 365) | руб 143 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.40 (руб 178) | руб 65 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.13 (руб 232) | руб 88 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (руб 201) | руб 129 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (руб 303) | руб 345 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (руб 190) | руб 108 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (руб 197) | руб 35 | + 465% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.62 (руб 120) | руб 66 | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (руб 1,129) | руб 583 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.65 (руб 271) | руб 109 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (руб 163) | руб 28 | + 472% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 107% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,513 (руб 112,344) | руб 68,166 | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $750 (руб 55,733) | руб 37,974 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $435 (руб 32,314) | руб 6,392 | + 406% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $582 (руб 43,214) | руб 31,618 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $524 (руб 38,942) | руб 22,018 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (руб 11,072) | руб 4,038 | + 174% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (руб 2,505) | руб 448 | + 459% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $704 (руб 52,313) | руб 24,813 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $332 (руб 24,660) | руб 6,723 | + 267% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $22 (руб 1,597) | руб 416 | + 284% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (руб 690) | руб 926 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 153% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 153% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (руб 2,277) | руб 4,661 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (руб 9,283) | руб 2,580 | + 260% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $169 (руб 12,557) | руб 5,596 | + 124% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (руб 18,566) | руб 6,714 | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 281% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 281% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (руб 1,663,335) | руб 1,237,120 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.20 (руб 89) | руб 47 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $155 (руб 11,489) | руб 1,548 | + 642% | |
| Personal Care | + 200% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 200% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $3.99 (руб 296) | руб 476 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (руб 1,411) | руб 504 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $161 (руб 11,930) | руб 1,289 | + 825% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (руб 297) | руб 311 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.42 (руб 328) | руб 183 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.48 (руб 333) | руб 206 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (руб 376) | руб 77 | + 387% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $4.49 (руб 334) | руб 97 | + 242% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $11 (руб 829) | руб 580 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (руб 3,195) | руб 1,480 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $16 (руб 1,189) | руб 574 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,826 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (руб 5,442) | руб 3,401 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (руб 991) | руб 387 | + 156% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.00 (руб 371) | руб 168 | + 121% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (руб 371) | руб 221 | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (руб 29,333) | руб 38,001 | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (руб 4,249) | руб 3,491 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (руб 783) | руб 160 | + 389% | |
| TOTAL | + 146% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,632 prices entered by 706 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 146% more expensive than in Russia
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