Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 295% more expensive than in Madras (India)
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Food | + 234% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 234% more expensive than in Madras (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madras | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (₨1,580) | ₨342 | + 362% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨806) | ₨315 | + 156% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (₨526) | ₨165 | + 219% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (₨98) | ₨57 | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (₨345) | ₨76 | + 354% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨586) | ₨35 | + 1562% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨609) | ₨316 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (₨447) | ₨204 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (₨165) | ₨44 | + 273% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (₨175) | ₨151 | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,205) | ₨577 | + 109% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (₨163) | ₨89 | + 83% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (₨254) | ₨41 | + 515% | |
Housing | + 563% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 563% more expensive than in Madras (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madras | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (₨248,397) | ₨24,210 | + 926% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (₨170,614) | ₨18,743 | + 810% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (₨13,307) | ₨6,018 | + 121% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (₨129,968) | ₨20,115 | + 546% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (₨100,301) | ₨15,145 | + 562% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (₨6,109) | ₨3,124 | + 96% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (₨5,649) | ₨575 | + 883% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (₨24,092) | ₨32,836 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (₨10,849) | ₨13,734 | - 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (₨902) | ₨485 | + 86% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (₨2,915) | ₨233 | + 1154% | |
Clothes | + 113% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 113% more expensive than in Madras (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madras | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (₨5,755) | ₨2,025 | + 184% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (₨4,066) | ₨2,347 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨8,663) | ₨4,066 | + 113% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (₨11,905) | ₨3,386 | + 252% | |
Transportation | + 278% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 278% more expensive than in Madras (India) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (₨2,474,765) | ₨1,091,870 | + 127% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (₨76) | ₨104 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (₨7,764) | ₨1,000 | + 676% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (₨1,708) | ₨307 | + 456% | |
Personal Care | + 316% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 316% more expensive than in Madras (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madras | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨542) | ₨165 | + 228% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (₨1,089) | ₨262 | + 316% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (₨16,626) | ₨1,000 | + 1563% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨573) | ₨354 | + 62% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (₨426) | ₨165 | + 159% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (₨414) | ₨239 | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (₨353) | ₨202 | + 75% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (₨131) | ₨59 | + 123% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨2,240) | ₨264 | + 750% | |
Entertainment | + 185% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Madras (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madras | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (₨5,183) | ₨1,633 | + 217% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨2,453) | ₨532 | + 361% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (₨14,419) | ₨1,488 | + 869% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (₨6,866) | ₨1,810 | + 279% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (₨1,193) | ₨603 | + 98% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (₨507) | ₨200 | + 153% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨607) | ₨241 | + 152% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (₨30,820) | ₨40,356 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (₨12) | ₨2.46 | + 406% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (₨8,015) | ₨1,989 | + 303% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨849) | ₨251 | + 239% | |
TOTAL | + 295% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 386 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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