Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 143% more expensive than in Barranquilla (Colombia)
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Food | + 109% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 109% more expensive than in Barranquilla (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Barranquilla | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (COL$74,039) | COL$37,664 | + 97% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (COL$37,799) | COL$25,729 | + 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (COL$24,664) | COL$10,794 | + 128% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (COL$4,597) | COL$4,825 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (COL$16,161) | COL$9,512 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (COL$27,452) | COL$4,628 | + 493% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (COL$28,561) | COL$11,771 | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (COL$20,957) | COL$6,172 | + 240% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (COL$7,712) | COL$3,429 | + 125% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (COL$8,202) | COL$3,426 | + 139% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (COL$56,462) | COL$37,377 | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (COL$7,633) | COL$6,551 | + 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (COL$11,927) | COL$4,747 | + 151% | |
Housing | + 275% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 275% more expensive than in Barranquilla (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Barranquilla | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (COL$11,642,185) | COL$2,517,650 | + 362% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (COL$7,996,548) | COL$1,663,850 | + 381% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (COL$623,702) | COL$514,925 | + 21% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (COL$6,091,485) | COL$1,530,990 | + 298% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (COL$4,701,023) | COL$949,653 | + 395% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (COL$286,320) | COL$362,931 | - 21% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (COL$264,754) | COL$82,116 | + 222% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (COL$1,129,157) | COL$1,400,680 | - 19% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (COL$508,474) | COL$264,515 | + 92% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (COL$42,281) | COL$17,685 | + 139% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (COL$136,642) | COL$16,468 | + 730% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Barranquilla (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Barranquilla | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (COL$269,732) | COL$152,909 | + 76% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (COL$190,586) | COL$136,266 | + 40% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (COL$406,020) | COL$334,325 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (COL$557,957) | COL$222,083 | + 151% | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Barranquilla (Colombia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (COL$115,990,233) | COL$76,448,800 | + 52% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (COL$3,550) | COL$3,595 | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (COL$363,873) | COL$164,897 | + 121% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (COL$80,000) | COL$25,475 | + 214% | |
Personal Care | + 147% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Barranquilla (Colombia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$25,385) | COL$30,158 | - 16% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (COL$51,061) | COL$31,261 | + 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (COL$779,224) | COL$136,823 | + 470% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (COL$26,869) | COL$30,860 | - 13% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (COL$19,975) | COL$11,014 | + 81% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (COL$19,404) | COL$14,871 | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (COL$16,560) | COL$4,876 | + 240% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (COL$6,131) | COL$4,468 | + 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (COL$105,497) | COL$24,448 | + 332% | |
Entertainment | + 157% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Barranquilla (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Barranquilla | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (COL$242,901) | COL$53,632 | + 353% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (COL$114,968) | COL$35,105 | + 227% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (COL$675,806) | COL$121,752 | + 455% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (COL$321,805) | COL$142,361 | + 126% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (COL$55,935) | COL$24,886 | + 125% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (COL$23,764) | COL$12,247 | + 94% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (COL$28,219) | COL$4,630 | + 509% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (COL$1,444,525) | COL$2,037,010 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (COL$583) | COL$229 | + 154% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (COL$375,657) | COL$110,538 | + 240% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (COL$39,794) | COL$10,946 | + 264% | |
TOTAL | + 143% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 491 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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