Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 364% more expensive than in Madurai (India)
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Food | + 281% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 281% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madurai | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (₨1,580) | ₨248 | + 538% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨806) | ₨184 | + 337% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (₨526) | ₨168 | + 214% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (₨98) | ₨49 | + 101% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (₨345) | ₨73 | + 371% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨586) | ₨40 | + 1369% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨609) | ₨213 | + 186% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (₨447) | ₨141 | + 216% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (₨165) | ₨42 | + 288% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (₨175) | ₨121 | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨1,205) | ₨665 | + 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (₨163) | ₨74 | + 119% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (₨254) | ₨64 | + 295% | |
Housing | + 589% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 589% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madurai | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (₨248,397) | ₨21,093 | + 1078% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (₨170,614) | ₨12,941 | + 1218% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (₨13,307) | ₨3,752 | + 255% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (₨129,968) | ₨16,066 | + 709% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (₨100,301) | ₨9,521 | + 953% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (₨6,109) | ₨4,106 | + 49% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (₨5,649) | ₨866 | + 553% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (₨24,092) | ₨35,848 | - 33% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (₨10,849) | ₨6,741 | + 61% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (₨902) | ₨328 | + 175% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (₨2,915) | ₨680 | + 328% | |
Clothes | + 264% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 264% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madurai | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (₨5,755) | ₨1,834 | + 214% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (₨4,066) | ₨1,091 | + 273% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨8,663) | ₨2,545 | + 240% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (₨11,905) | ₨2,388 | + 398% | |
Transportation | + 341% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 341% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madurai | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (₨2,474,765) | ₨806,280 | + 207% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (₨76) | ₨85 | - 11% | |
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) | ₨227 | + 654% | |
Personal Care | + 265% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 265% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madurai | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨542) | ₨112 | + 385% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (₨1,089) | ₨908 | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (₨16,626) | ₨1,500 | + 1008% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨573) | ₨520 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (₨426) | ₨133 | + 221% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (₨414) | ₨137 | + 202% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (₨353) | ₨165 | + 115% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (₨131) | ₨64 | + 103% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨2,240) | ₨223 | + 906% | |
Entertainment | + 312% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 312% more expensive than in Madurai (India) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Madurai | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (₨5,183) | ₨772 | + 571% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨2,453) | ₨386 | + 535% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (₨14,419) | ₨1,559 | + 825% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (₨6,866) | ₨1,481 | + 363% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (₨1,193) | ₨794 | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (₨507) | ₨138 | + 269% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨607) | ₨171 | + 254% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (₨30,820) | ₨34,500 | - 11% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (₨12) | ₨1.17 | + 962% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (₨8,015) | ₨690 | + 1062% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨849) | ₨134 | + 536% | |
TOTAL | + 364% |
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 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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