Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 436% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka)
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Food | + 433% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 433% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Kandy | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (5,782 ₨) | 477 ₨ | + 1113% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (2,952 ₨) | 697 ₨ | + 324% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (1,926 ₨) | 346 ₨ | + 457% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (359 ₨) | 196 ₨ | + 83% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (1,262 ₨) | 180 ₨ | + 601% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (2,144 ₨) | 166 ₨ | + 1190% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (2,230 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | + 123% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (1,637 ₨) | 185 ₨ | + 786% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (602 ₨) | 126 ₨ | + 377% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (640 ₨) | 290 ₨ | + 121% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (4,409 ₨) | 3,311 ₨ | + 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (596 ₨) | 258 ₨ | + 131% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (931 ₨) | 55 ₨ | + 1589% | |
Housing | + 783% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 783% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Kandy | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (909,166 ₨) | 60,990 ₨ | + 1391% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (624,469 ₨) | 29,491 ₨ | + 2017% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (48,706 ₨) | 2,500 ₨ | + 1848% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (475,699 ₨) | 100,000 ₨ | + 376% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (367,114 ₨) | 75,000 ₨ | + 389% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (22,359 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 1018% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (20,675 ₨) | 1,450 ₨ | + 1326% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (88,179 ₨) | 85,254 ₨ | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (39,708 ₨) | 32,932 ₨ | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (3,302 ₨) | 800 ₨ | + 313% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (10,671 ₨) | 444 ₨ | + 2302% | |
Clothes | + 303% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 303% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (21,064 ₨) | 3,349 ₨ | + 529% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (14,883 ₨) | 5,302 ₨ | + 181% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (31,707 ₨) | 5,331 ₨ | + 495% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (43,572 ₨) | 4,056 ₨ | + 974% | |
Transportation | + 355% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 355% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (9,057,954 ₨) | 3,835,850 ₨ | + 136% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (277 ₨) | 130 ₨ | + 113% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (28,416 ₨) | 3,023 ₨ | + 840% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (6,247 ₨) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 670% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 670% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Kandy | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (1,982 ₨) | 389 ₨ | + 410% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (3,988 ₨) | 400 ₨ | + 897% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (60,851 ₨) | 1,600 ₨ | + 3703% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (2,098 ₨) | 1,000 ₨ | + 110% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (1,560 ₨) | 534 ₨ | + 192% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (1,515 ₨) | 365 ₨ | + 315% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (1,293 ₨) | 217 ₨ | + 495% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (479 ₨) | 130 ₨ | + 269% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (8,239 ₨) | 451 ₨ | + 1728% | |
Entertainment | + 233% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 233% more expensive than in Kandy (Sri Lanka) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Kandy | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (18,969 ₨) | 1,537 ₨ | + 1134% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (8,978 ₨) | 1,467 ₨ | + 512% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (52,775 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | + 2539% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (25,131 ₨) | 3,225 ₨ | + 679% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (4,368 ₨) | 1,663 ₨ | + 163% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (1,856 ₨) | 500 ₨ | + 271% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (2,204 ₨) | 261 ₨ | + 745% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (112,806 ₨) | 150,000 ₨ | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (46 ₨) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (29,336 ₨) | 2,245 ₨ | + 1207% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (3,108 ₨) | 919 ₨ | + 238% | |
TOTAL | + 436% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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