Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Macapá (Brazil)
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Food | + 193% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Macapá (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Macapá | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (R$ 95) | R$ 24 | + 302% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 25 | + 96% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 279% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (R$ 5.91) | R$ 5.26 | + 12% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 5.81 | + 507% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 20 | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (R$ 27) | R$ 7 | + 307% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.54 | + 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.27 | + 147% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 73) | R$ 30 | + 144% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 11% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.66 | + 319% | |
Housing | + 365% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 365% more expensive than in Macapá (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Macapá | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (R$ 14,973) | R$ 2,281 | + 556% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (R$ 10,284) | R$ 1,300 | + 691% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (R$ 802) | R$ 322 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (R$ 7,834) | R$ 1,297 | + 504% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (R$ 6,046) | R$ 1,066 | + 467% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (R$ 368) | R$ 251 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (R$ 340) | R$ 156 | + 118% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (R$ 1,452) | R$ 2,006 | - 28% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (R$ 654) | R$ 539 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 54) | R$ 8 | + 611% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (R$ 176) | R$ 16 | + 1026% | |
Clothes | + 44% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Macapá (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Macapá | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (R$ 347) | R$ 222 | + 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (R$ 245) | R$ 207 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (R$ 522) | R$ 312 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (R$ 718) | R$ 255 | + 181% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Macapá (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (R$ 149,174) | R$ 75,512 | + 98% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (R$ 4.57) | R$ 5.50 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (R$ 468) | R$ 171 | + 174% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (R$ 103) | R$ 45 | + 128% | |
Personal Care | + 209% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 209% more expensive than in Macapá (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Macapá | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 14 | + 130% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (R$ 66) | R$ 22 | + 203% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (R$ 1,002) | R$ 274 | + 266% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 14 | + 141% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (R$ 26) | R$ 11 | + 124% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (R$ 25) | R$ 12 | + 104% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (R$ 21) | R$ 4.90 | + 335% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (R$ 8) | R$ 3.78 | + 109% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (R$ 135) | R$ 29 | + 364% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Macapá (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Macapá | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (R$ 312) | R$ 88 | + 257% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 148) | R$ 41 | + 259% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (R$ 869) | R$ 99 | + 778% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (R$ 414) | R$ 219 | + 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (R$ 72) | R$ 17 | + 320% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 136% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 7 | + 454% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (R$ 1,858) | R$ 4,335 | - 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (R$ 0.75) | R$ 1.65 | - 54% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (R$ 483) | R$ 131 | + 270% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 11 | + 350% | |
TOTAL | + 162% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 231 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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