- Cost of Living
- Northern Mariana Islands
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Northern Mariana Islands is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 | $14 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $10 | $8 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 | $4.54 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.37 | $0.89 | + 166% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.16 | $3.17 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.37 | $4.03 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $6 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.00 | $3.34 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.60 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.61 | $3.43 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $10 | $15 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $3.27 | $1.91 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.00 | $2.13 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Northern Mariana Islands is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,610 | $2,041 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $640 | $1,582 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $207 | $177 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $650 | $1,584 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $350 | $1,129 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $88 | $121 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $70 | $48 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $377 | $334 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $150 | $119 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 | $11 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $11 | $23 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Northern Mariana Islands is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $80 | $47 | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 | $45 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $120 | $85 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $50 | $114 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 219% | |||
| Transportation in Northern Mariana Islands is 219% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,884 | $22,352 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.18 | $0.77 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $350 | $85 | + 310% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Northern Mariana Islands is 33% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6.00 | $7 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 | $19 | + 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $20 | $112 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $4.99 | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.98 | $3.50 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 | $5.13 | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.76 | $3.47 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 | $1.85 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $13 | $21 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Northern Mariana Islands is 2% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 | $45 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $20 | $25 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $40 | $172 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $43 | $79 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $5.00 | $12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.00 | $4.87 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $5.89 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $300 | $425 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.59 | $0.34 | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $95 | $54 | + 75% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $8 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,976 prices entered by 13,389 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands is 44% more expensive than in United States
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