Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 121% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 121% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (руб 868) | руб 473 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (руб 549) | руб 310 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $12 (руб 786) | руб 179 | + 340% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.35 (руб 154) | руб 79 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (руб 409) | руб 116 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.70 (руб 177) | руб 214 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.07 (руб 267) | руб 415 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.56 (руб 168) | руб 116 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.66 (руб 174) | руб 61 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (руб 155) | руб 69 | + 125% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $25 (руб 1,638) | руб 650 | + 152% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.10 (руб 72) | руб 131 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (руб 144) | руб 38 | + 279% | |
| Housing | + 149% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 149% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,160 (руб 141,476) | руб 58,740 | + 141% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $885 (руб 57,938) | руб 41,557 | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $261 (руб 17,072) | руб 8,086 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $732 (руб 47,946) | руб 36,863 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $293 (руб 19,179) | руб 27,195 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $80 (руб 5,240) | руб 5,533 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $130 (руб 8,515) | руб 488 | + 1645% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $800 (руб 52,403) | руб 28,032 | + 87% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (руб 6,550) | руб 8,369 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (руб 1,310) | руб 508 | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $8 (руб 524) | руб 795 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $31 (руб 2,009) | руб 5,389 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $125 (руб 8,188) | руб 3,367 | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (руб 6,550) | руб 6,468 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $250 (руб 16,376) | руб 7,167 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (руб 1,467,165) | руб 2,037,620 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (руб 93) | руб 50 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,711 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 192% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (руб 557) | руб 453 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $60 (руб 3,930) | руб 457 | + 760% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $120 (руб 7,860) | руб 1,321 | + 495% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $4.00 (руб 262) | руб 311 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.75 (руб 246) | руб 215 | + 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.00 (руб 197) | руб 255 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.07 (руб 332) | руб 99 | + 234% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.00 (руб 131) | руб 124 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (руб 1,310) | руб 585 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 36% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Northern Mariana Islands | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (руб 3,930) | руб 1,591 | + 147% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (руб 1,965) | руб 553 | + 255% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 4,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (руб 4,800) | руб 4,412 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7 (руб 459) | руб 375 | + 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6.00 (руб 393) | руб 187 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6.00 (руб 393) | руб 239 | + 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $395 (руб 25,874) | руб 48,343 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $57 (руб 3,748) | руб 2,826 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (руб 691) | руб 175 | + 294% | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,021 prices entered by 415 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 85% more expensive than in Russia
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