Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Mardan (Pakistan)
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Mardan (Pakistan) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mardan | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (₨5,315) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (₨2,713) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (₨1,770) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (₨330) | ₨86 | + 286% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (₨1,160) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (₨1,971) | ₨404 | + 388% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (₨2,050) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (₨1,504) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (₨554) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (₨589) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (₨4,053) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (₨548) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (₨856) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Mardan (Pakistan) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mardan | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (₨835,716) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (₨574,020) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (₨44,771) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (₨437,268) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (₨337,455) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (₨20,553) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (₨19,005) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (₨81,055) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (₨36,500) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (₨3,035) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (₨9,809) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Mardan (Pakistan) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mardan | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (₨19,362) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (₨13,681) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (₨29,146) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (₨40,052) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Mardan (Pakistan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (₨8,326,176) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (₨255) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (₨26,120) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (₨5,748) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Mardan (Pakistan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (₨1,822) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (₨3,665) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (₨55,935) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (₨1,929) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (₨1,434) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (₨1,393) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (₨1,189) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (₨440) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (₨7,538) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Mardan (Pakistan) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Mardan | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (₨17,436) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (₨8,253) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (₨48,512) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (₨23,100) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (₨4,015) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (₨1,706) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (₨2,043) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (₨103,693) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (₨42) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (₨26,966) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (₨2,857) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 20% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 133 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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