Cost of living comparison
compared to
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Singapore Cost of Living Summary
Northern Mariana Islands is 12.7% cheaper than Singapore.
- Restaurants
-
pay 24.7% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Groceries
-
pay 20.0% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Transportation
-
pay 4.2% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Housing
-
pay 7.4% more in Northern Mariana Islands
- Childcare
-
pay 79.4% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 25.8% less in Northern Mariana Islands
- Clothing
-
pay 40.0% less in Northern Mariana Islands
The cost of restaurants, groceries, housing, and transportation in Northern Mariana Islands are more expensive than in Singapore. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Northern Mariana Islands.
Northern Mariana Islands vs. Singapore Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Northern Mariana Islands instead of Singapore, you would:
pay 24.7% more for restaurants
|
Singapore
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$9.28
SGD11.99
|
$11.50
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$7.73
SGD9.99
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.58
SGD2.04
|
$1.67
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.16
SGD1.50
|
$1.32
|
|
Singapore vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of restaurants
pay 20.0% more for groceries
|
Singapore
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.36
SGD3.06
|
$3.33
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$8.89
SGD11.48
|
?? | |
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$11.53
SGD14.90
|
$8.44
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.24
SGD4.19
|
$6.33
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.05
SGD6.53
|
$6.00
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.95
SGD2.52
|
$2.99
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.36
SGD1.76
|
$1.00
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.22
SGD2.87
|
$2.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.19
SGD1.53
|
?? | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.12
SGD1.45
|
$0.95
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.98
SGD1.26
|
$1.03
|
|
Singapore vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of groceries
pay 4.2% more for transportation
|
Singapore
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$8.27
SGD10.68
|
$5.49
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$92.79
SGD119.90
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$139,191.98
SGD179,849.95
|
$36,999.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$9.74
SGD12.59
|
$21.41
|
|
Singapore vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of transportation
pay 7.4% more for housing
|
Singapore
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$35.10
SGD45.36
|
$60.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$3,116.78
SGD4,027.20
|
$625.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$2,276.91
SGD2,941.99
|
$450.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$116.26
SGD150.22
|
$254.42
|
|
Singapore vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of housing
pay 79.4% less for childcare
|
Singapore
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,253.76
SGD1,619.98
|
?? | |
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$29,085.74
SGD37,581.69
|
$6,000.00
|
|
Singapore vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of childcare
pay 25.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
Singapore
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$7.73
SGD9.99
|
$6.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$4.68
SGD6.04
|
$5.12
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$12.76
SGD16.49
|
?? | |
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$117.15
SGD151.37
|
$47.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$11.60
SGD14.99
|
$8.00
|
|
Singapore vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 40.0% less for clothing
|
Singapore
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$84.93
SGD109.74
|
$30.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.58
SGD55.01
|
$40.00
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.51
SGD135.04
|
$70.00
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$126.20
SGD163.06
|
$55.00
|
|
Singapore vs. Northern Mariana Islands - Cost of clothing
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