Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives)
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Food | + 59% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (294 Rufiyaa) | 163 Rufiyaa | + 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (150 Rufiyaa) | 136 Rufiyaa | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (98 Rufiyaa) | 60 Rufiyaa | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (18 Rufiyaa) | 29 Rufiyaa | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (64 Rufiyaa) | 25 Rufiyaa | + 155% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (109 Rufiyaa) | 40 Rufiyaa | + 171% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (113 Rufiyaa) | 117 Rufiyaa | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (83 Rufiyaa) | 55 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (31 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | + 45% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (33 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (224 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (30 Rufiyaa) | 32 Rufiyaa | - 4% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (47 Rufiyaa) | 23 Rufiyaa | + 106% | |
Housing | + 42% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malé | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (46,181 Rufiyaa) | 27,086 Rufiyaa | + 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (31,720 Rufiyaa) | 18,971 Rufiyaa | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (2,474 Rufiyaa) | 2,695 Rufiyaa | - 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (24,163 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (18,648 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (1,136 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (1,050 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (4,479 Rufiyaa) | 7,117 Rufiyaa | - 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (2,017 Rufiyaa) | 2,671 Rufiyaa | - 24% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (168 Rufiyaa) | 121 Rufiyaa | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (542 Rufiyaa) | 111 Rufiyaa | + 390% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malé | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (1,070 Rufiyaa) | 820 Rufiyaa | + 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (756 Rufiyaa) | 750 Rufiyaa | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,611 Rufiyaa) | 1,398 Rufiyaa | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (2,213 Rufiyaa) | 1,150 Rufiyaa | + 92% | |
Transportation | + 85% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malé | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (460,098 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (14 Rufiyaa) | 21 Rufiyaa | - 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (1,443 Rufiyaa) | 474 Rufiyaa | + 205% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (318 Rufiyaa) | 206 Rufiyaa | + 54% | |
Personal Care | + 135% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 135% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malé | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (101 Rufiyaa) | 71 Rufiyaa | + 42% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (203 Rufiyaa) | 159 Rufiyaa | + 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (3,091 Rufiyaa) | 346 Rufiyaa | + 792% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (107 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (79 Rufiyaa) | 51 Rufiyaa | + 56% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (77 Rufiyaa) | 58 Rufiyaa | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (66 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (24 Rufiyaa) | 28 Rufiyaa | - 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (417 Rufiyaa) | 84 Rufiyaa | + 398% | |
Entertainment | + 63% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Malé (Maldives) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Malé | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (964 Rufiyaa) | 301 Rufiyaa | + 220% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (456 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (2,681 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (1,277 Rufiyaa) | 491 Rufiyaa | + 160% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (222 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (94 Rufiyaa) | 49 Rufiyaa | + 93% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (113 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (5,730 Rufiyaa) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (2.31 Rufiyaa) | 1.42 Rufiyaa | + 62% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (1,490 Rufiyaa) | 988 Rufiyaa | + 51% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (158 Rufiyaa) | 87 Rufiyaa | + 81% | |
TOTAL | + 62% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 143 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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