Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States compared to Agartala, India
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Food | + 168% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (₨729) | ₨213 | + 243% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (₨471) | ₨250 | + 88% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 (₨379) | ₨155 | + 144% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (₨57) | ₨68 | - 16% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.02 (₨134) | ₨67 | + 100% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (₨289) | ₨45 | + 542% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (₨405) | ₨197 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (₨340) | ₨103 | + 231% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.46 (₨295) | ₨20 | + 1377% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (₨203) | ₨115 | + 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (₨795) | ₨473 | + 68% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (₨130) | ₨110 | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.78 (₨118) | ₨33 | + 253% | |
Housing | + 52% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,875 (₨124,204) | ₨9,193 | + 1251% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,375 (₨91,083) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (₨8,887) | ₨2,000 | + 344% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,083 (₨71,762) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $802 (₨53,118) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (₨4,444) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (₨3,378) | ₨3,923 | - 14% | |
40” flat screen TV | $344 (₨22,816) | ₨35,000 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (₨8,678) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (₨835) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (₨1,439) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (₨2,583) | ₨2,941 | - 12% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (₨2,016) | ₨1,600 | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (₨5,366) | ₨3,502 | + 53% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (₨5,589) | ₨1,500 | + 273% | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,408 (₨1,351,834) | ₨600,000 | + 125% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (₨54) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (₨4,637) | ₨6,000 | - 23% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (₨1,274) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 307% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 307% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (₨532) | ₨100 | + 432% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (₨1,367) | ₨150 | + 811% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (₨7,711) | ₨300 | + 2470% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (₨421) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.14 (₨208) | ₨150 | + 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (₨325) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.09 (₨205) | ₨120 | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (₨121) | ₨50 | + 142% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (₨1,361) | ₨100 | + 1261% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Agartala (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (₨2,555) | ₨1,000 | + 155% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $18 (₨1,192) | ₨392 | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $186 (₨12,319) | ₨500 | + 2364% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (₨2,981) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (₨715) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (₨246) | ₨89 | + 175% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (₨298) | ₨78 | + 281% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (₨28,558) | ₨40,000 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (₨10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (₨2,907) | ₨608 | + 378% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (₨530) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 53% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Agartala (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨44,302
($669)
in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨29,000
in Agartala.
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