Cost of living in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands

Summary of cost of living in Saipan

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,588
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $1,968
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Saipan
Current as of Apr 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $12
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $6
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $2.67
12 eggs, large $5.40
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.77
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $7
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.37
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $3.98
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.24
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $17
2 liters of coca-cola $3.80
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.71
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,593
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $712
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $284
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $665
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $381
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $132
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $75
40” flat screen tv $611
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $165
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $15
Hourly rate for cleaning help $9
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $40
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $43
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $114
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $108
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $27,018
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $1.48
Monthly ticket public transport $127
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $32
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $39
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $87
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) -
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.63
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.49
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.04
Tube of toothpaste $4.01
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $13
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $36
2 tickets to the movies $19
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $61
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $7
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.41
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $5.81
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $267
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) -
1 month of gym membership in business district $73
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $7
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 87 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: April 18, 2025

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