Island, Northern Mariana Islands
Cost of living in Saipan
How much a month costs in Saipan
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,000–4,400 ($3,000–4,400).
Prices in Saipan
Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | USD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | $900–1,600 | $900–1,600 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | $700–1,200 | $700–1,200 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | $100–190 | $100–190 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | $8–14 | $8–14 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | $20–40 | $20–40 |
| Cappuccino | $4–6 | $4–6 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | $4–7 | $4–7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | $15–25 | $15–25 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | $30–60 | $30–60 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | $30–60 | $30–60 |
Value for money: 17/100
A value score of 17/100 means Saipan gives more quality of life per dollar than 16% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 83/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Saipan
Similar safety, lower cost, in Oceania.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Rotorua | New Zealand | $1,960–2,690 |
| Taupo | New Zealand | $1,960–2,690 |
| Bay of Islands | New Zealand | $2,020–2,810 |
| Christchurch | New Zealand | $2,130–2,810 |
| Wellington | New Zealand | $2,360–3,090 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Saipan?
About $1,800–2,400 on a lean budget, $3,000–4,400 for a comfortable month and $5,500–8,500 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Saipan?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $900–1,600 ($900–1,600) a month in the center and $700–1,200 ($700–1,200) outside it.
How much does food cost in Saipan?
A local meal is $8–14 ($8–14); a mid-range restaurant is $20–40 ($20–40) per person.
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Marianas Visitors Authority
- Commonwealth Ports Authority
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.