Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar)
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Food | + 136% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 136% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (85,855 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 329% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (43,832 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (28,600 Ariary) | 8,000 Ariary | + 258% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (5,331 Ariary) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (18,740 Ariary) | 4,961 Ariary | + 278% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (31,833 Ariary) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (33,120 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (24,302 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (8,943 Ariary) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (9,511 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 217% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (65,473 Ariary) | 20,000 Ariary | + 227% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (8,851 Ariary) | 2,400 Ariary | + 269% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (13,830 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 361% | |
Housing | + 95% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 95% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (13,500,314 Ariary) | 1,000,000 Ariary | + 1250% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (9,272,822 Ariary) | 800,000 Ariary | + 1059% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (723,246 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (7,063,705 Ariary) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (5,451,320 Ariary) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (332,018 Ariary) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (307,010 Ariary) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (1,309,374 Ariary) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (589,628 Ariary) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (49,029 Ariary) | 7,500 Ariary | + 554% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (158,450 Ariary) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (312,782 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (221,004 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (470,822 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (647,008 Ariary) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 0% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (134,502,632 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (4,117 Ariary) | 4,100 Ariary | + 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (421,948 Ariary) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (92,848 Ariary) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (29,436 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (59,211 Ariary) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (903,590 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (31,157 Ariary) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (23,163 Ariary) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (22,501 Ariary) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (19,202 Ariary) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (7,109 Ariary) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (121,765 Ariary) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Mahajanga (Madagascar) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mahajanga | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (281,669 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (133,318 Ariary) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (783,667 Ariary) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (373,166 Ariary) | 35,000 Ariary | + 966% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (64,862 Ariary) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (27,557 Ariary) | 4,000 Ariary | + 589% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (32,996 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1000% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (1,675,076 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (676 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (435,613 Ariary) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (46,145 Ariary) | 3,000 Ariary | + 1438% | |
TOTAL | + 65% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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