Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Manizales (Colombia)
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Food | + 132% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Manizales (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Manizales | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (COL$73,992) | COL$30,642 | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (COL$37,775) | COL$23,211 | + 63% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (COL$24,648) | COL$12,658 | + 95% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (COL$4,594) | COL$4,124 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (COL$16,150) | COL$9,030 | + 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (COL$27,434) | COL$4,589 | + 498% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (COL$28,543) | COL$11,220 | + 154% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (COL$20,944) | COL$7,546 | + 178% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (COL$7,707) | COL$4,483 | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (COL$8,197) | COL$3,627 | + 126% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (COL$56,426) | COL$42,783 | + 32% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (COL$7,628) | COL$4,804 | + 59% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (COL$11,919) | COL$2,583 | + 361% | |
Housing | + 310% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 310% more expensive than in Manizales (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Manizales | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (COL$11,634,843) | COL$2,266,380 | + 413% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (COL$7,991,505) | COL$1,309,400 | + 510% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (COL$623,308) | COL$354,766 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (COL$6,087,644) | COL$1,271,700 | + 379% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (COL$4,698,058) | COL$762,097 | + 516% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (COL$286,140) | COL$221,687 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (COL$264,587) | COL$70,102 | + 277% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (COL$1,128,445) | COL$1,323,310 | - 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (COL$508,153) | COL$326,269 | + 56% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (COL$42,254) | COL$28,430 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (COL$136,556) | COL$38,314 | + 256% | |
Clothes | + 63% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 63% more expensive than in Manizales (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Manizales | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (COL$269,562) | COL$187,284 | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (COL$190,466) | COL$104,834 | + 82% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (COL$405,764) | COL$380,020 | + 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (COL$557,605) | COL$201,449 | + 177% | |
Transportation | + 145% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 145% more expensive than in Manizales (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Manizales | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (COL$115,917,085) | COL$67,414,600 | + 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (COL$3,548) | COL$3,894 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (COL$363,643) | COL$112,565 | + 223% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (COL$80,018) | COL$29,842 | + 168% | |
Personal Care | + 188% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Manizales (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Manizales | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (COL$25,369) | COL$17,476 | + 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (COL$51,029) | COL$11,747 | + 334% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (COL$778,732) | COL$106,328 | + 632% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (COL$26,852) | COL$13,906 | + 93% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (COL$19,963) | COL$12,926 | + 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (COL$19,392) | COL$15,675 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (COL$16,549) | COL$7,436 | + 123% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (COL$6,127) | COL$4,729 | + 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (COL$104,940) | COL$26,000 | + 304% | |
Entertainment | + 202% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 202% more expensive than in Manizales (Colombia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Manizales | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (COL$242,748) | COL$40,455 | + 500% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (COL$114,896) | COL$19,687 | + 484% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (COL$675,380) | COL$87,450 | + 672% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (COL$321,602) | COL$103,861 | + 210% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (COL$55,899) | COL$29,208 | + 91% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (COL$23,749) | COL$7,457 | + 218% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (COL$28,437) | COL$4,770 | + 496% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (COL$1,443,614) | COL$2,041,430 | - 29% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (COL$582) | COL$165 | + 253% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (COL$375,420) | COL$125,916 | + 198% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (COL$39,768) | COL$6,422 | + 519% | |
TOTAL | + 182% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 252 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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