- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 167% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (руб 881) | руб 357 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $11 (руб 698) | руб 284 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 (руб 332) | руб 134 | + 148% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 (руб 158) | руб 64 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.62 (руб 373) | руб 81 | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 (руб 290) | руб 146 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (руб 663) | руб 309 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 (руб 265) | руб 94 | + 182% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.00 (руб 133) | руб 35 | + 277% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (руб 213) | руб 62 | + 245% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 (руб 663) | руб 530 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 (руб 217) | руб 94 | + 131% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 (руб 133) | руб 32 | + 320% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 204% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,108 (руб 206,239) | руб 74,401 | + 177% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $673 (руб 44,669) | руб 39,896 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $818 (руб 54,295) | руб 6,144 | + 784% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,259 (руб 83,537) | руб 37,069 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $528 (руб 35,013) | руб 24,805 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $189 (руб 12,530) | руб 3,895 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $97 (руб 6,423) | руб 482 | + 1233% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $653 (руб 43,339) | руб 26,462 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $105 (руб 6,951) | руб 5,863 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (руб 995) | руб 384 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $9 (руб 567) | руб 523 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 (руб 5,308) | руб 5,275 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (руб 2,654) | руб 3,110 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 (руб 7,962) | руб 5,592 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 (руб 3,317) | руб 7,318 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | + 434% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 434% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,398 (руб 1,486,109) | руб 1,174,690 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 (руб 78) | руб 43 | + 84% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $263 (руб 17,472) | руб 1,678 | + 941% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 76% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 (руб 398) | руб 318 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (руб 1,261) | руб 498 | + 153% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 (руб 1,327) | руб 1,232 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 (руб 331) | руб 232 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 (руб 198) | руб 159 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (руб 570) | руб 205 | + 177% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 (руб 183) | руб 70 | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 (руб 152) | руб 103 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 (руб 842) | руб 529 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 83% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (руб 2,662) | руб 1,635 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 (руб 1,303) | руб 669 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 (руб 2,654) | руб 4,972 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 (руб 2,820) | руб 3,313 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 (руб 332) | руб 371 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 (руб 265) | руб 176 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (руб 417) | руб 227 | + 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 (руб 19,905) | руб 31,742 | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 (руб 39) | руб 4.78 | + 716% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 (руб 6,279) | руб 3,075 | + 104% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (руб 476) | руб 137 | + 246% | |
| TOTAL | + 201% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,655 prices entered by 908 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 201% more expensive than in Russia
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