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Cost of living in Northern Mariana Islands

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Food Price in $
12 eggs dozen, large 12.50 USD
1 beer pint in local shops, markets 7 USD
1 kg of tomatoes 8.50 USD
Full chicken 2kg 38.75 USD
1litre 100% fruit juice 8.50 USD
1 package of cigarettes imported brands 25 USD
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 7.50 USD
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 48.95 USD
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola 0.95 USD
1 Bread loaf standard 9.50 USD
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml 12 USD
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna 18.50 USD
Heinz baked beans 1 tin 8 USD
1.5 kg Sugar 10 USD
2 liter cooking oil 20 USD
Yum-yum noodles per pack 2.00 USD
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 5.50 USD
1 liter milk 8.50 USD
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away 25 USD
Housing
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat 165 USD
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) 145 USD
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) 58.50 USD
House Cleaning fee per day 105 USD
Large Gas heater price range upwards. 200 USD
Original branded Electric Fans 200 USD
Original branded Electric kettle. 120 USD
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set 2000 USD
Single bed Blankets 120 USD
Personal Care
Avon for women and men cologne 100 USD
Ladies hair plaiting. 60 USD
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) 18 USD
Men's haircut 40 USD
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses 24.50 USD
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages 65 USD
1 month of gym subscription. 105 USD
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) 90 USD
Unisex Loris perfume 30 USD
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. 100 USD
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards 1000 USD
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards 3000 USD
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks 120 USD
Go carting 30mins 120 USD
Movie House 3d cinema 30 USD
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) 15 USD
Photo shoot 120 USD
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee 12.50 USD
3 course dinner local restaurant two people 96.50 USD
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people 150 USD
Play station 4 console without games. 2000 USD
Spalding Basketball 200 USD
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls 500 USD
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km 45 USD
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare 30 USD
1 liter petrol/diesel 6.50 USD
1 day rent a car cost 140 USD
Driver’s license 2300 USD
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) 150 USD
1 pair of men’s formal shoes 215 USD
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) 280 USD
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) 135.79 USD
Ladies formal shoes original and durable 120 USD
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) 150 USD

The estimated monthly costs for a single person can be about $2056, while a family of 4 can spend about $4797. Note that the cost of living however varies depending on one’s way of living.

Accommodation

A 1 bedroomed Apartment in City Centre in the Northern Mariana Islands costs about $650.00 per month while a 1 bedroomed Apartment Outside of the city center costs $487.50. Several other accommodation options are available and may come furnished with a bed, couch, television, dining tables, and chairs, coffee table, wardrobe, and shared kitchen to mention but a few.

Transport

The cost of local transportation in the Northern Mariana Islands is about $3.50 for a one-way ticket and $1.14 for gasoline. Travelers have many transport options to choose from including by plane, by train, by bus, by car, by taxi, and by boat, among others.

Rental Cars- rental vehicles are one of the best ways to go about in northern Mariana Island. You can find any local agency or internationally known agents. Travelers can choose between self-drive or chauffeur-driven cars from any one of the agencies namely Avis, Saipan Asia Rent a car, ACE Rent a Car, and Budget rental car to mention but a few.

Buses- privately owned shuttle busses between DFS Galleria Saipan and several hotels are the major public transportation. Hotels also have private busses that they use to provide tours.

Water taxis- there is a regular ferry service from Managaha and Saipan. Cruise ships and yachts sail regularly to other islands. A ferry from the Tinian Dynasty Hotel also makes some round trips 4 times a day between Tinian and Saipan.

Taxis- taxis are available in the Northern Mariana Islands, especially in Saipan. These are slightly costly and only allowed travel between Saipan international airport, DFS Galleria Saipan, and hotels. Taxi companies include Hafa Adai Taxi and Transportation, and Saipan Best Taxi Service.

Bills and Utilities:

Utility prices in the Northern Mariana Islands are as follows: Basic utilities including Water, heating, garbage, and electricity costs $135.00. Cable/DSL internet connection (unlimited data and speed of 60Mbps) costs $111.25.