Cost of living comparison
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Singapore vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost of Living Summary
Singapore is 2.1 times more expensive than Northern Mariana Islands overall.
- Restaurants
- pay 18.1% less in Singapore
- Groceries
- pay 7.6% less in Singapore
- Transportation
- pay 90.8% more in Singapore
- Housing
- pay 2.8 times more in Singapore
- Childcare
- pay 4.8 times more in Singapore
- Entertainment and Sports
- pay 52.9% more in Singapore
- Clothing
- pay 92.1% more in Singapore
The cost of childcare, housing, clothing, transportation, and entertainment and sports in Singapore are more expensive than in Northern Mariana Islands. Expenses including restaurants and groceries are lower in Singapore. Notably, childcare, housing, and clothing are significantly more expensive in Singapore.
Singapore vs. Northern Mariana Islands Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Singapore instead of Northern Mariana Islands, you would:
pay 18.1% less for restaurants
Northern Mariana Islands | Singapore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $11.50 | $9.28 SGD12.01 | |
| Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar | $12.00 | $7.73 SGD10.01 | |
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $1.67 | $1.58 SGD2.04 | |
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.32 | $1.16 SGD1.50 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Singapore - Cost of restaurants
pay 7.6% less for groceries
Northern Mariana Islands | Singapore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bread 1 loaf | $3.33 | $2.36 SGD3.06 | |
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? | $8.89 SGD11.50 | |
| Milk (1 gallon) | $8.44 | $11.53 SGD14.92 | |
| Eggs 1 dozen | $6.33 | $3.24 SGD4.19 | |
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $6.00 | $5.05 SGD6.54 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.99 | $1.95 SGD2.53 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $1.00 | $1.36 SGD1.76 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.99 | $2.22 SGD2.87 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? | $1.19 SGD1.53 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.95 | $1.12 SGD1.45 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.03 | $0.98 SGD1.26 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Singapore - Cost of groceries
pay 90.8% more for transportation
Northern Mariana Islands | Singapore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $5.49 | $8.27 SGD10.70 | |
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | $92.79 SGD120.09 | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $36,999.00 | $139K SGD180K | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $21.41 | $9.74 SGD12.61 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Singapore - Cost of transportation
pay 2.8 times more for housing
Northern Mariana Islands | Singapore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl | $60.00 | $35.10 SGD45.43 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $625.00 | $3,116.78 SGD4,033.74 | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $450.00 | $2,276.91 SGD2,946.77 | |
| Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating | $254.42 | $116.26 SGD150.46 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Singapore - Cost of housing
pay 4.8 times more for childcare
Northern Mariana Islands | Singapore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? | $1,253.76 SGD1,622.61 | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $6,000.00 | $29,085.74 SGD37,642.77 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Singapore - Cost of childcare
pay 52.9% more for entertainment and sports
Northern Mariana Islands | Singapore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $6.00 | $7.73 SGD10.01 | |
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $5.12 | $4.68 SGD6.05 | |
| Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar | ?? | $12.76 SGD16.51 | |
| Monthly membership at local gym | $47.50 | $117.15 SGD151.62 | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $8.00 | $11.60 SGD15.01 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Singapore - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 92.1% more for clothing
Northern Mariana Islands | Singapore | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular jeans Levi's brand | $30.00 | $84.93 SGD109.92 | |
| Regular dress from H&M or similar store | $40.00 | $42.58 SGD55.10 | |
| Running shoes Nike or Adidas | $70.00 | $104.51 SGD135.26 | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $55.00 | $126.20 SGD163.33 | |
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Singapore - Cost of clothing
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