Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (11,994 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (7,239 Franc) | 5,333 Franc | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.13 (3,197 Franc) | 3,720 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (721 Franc) | 1,136 Franc | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.69 (2,297 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.65 (3,518 Franc) | 806 Franc | + 336% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.14 (3,203 Franc) | 4,136 Franc | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.94 (2,456 Franc) | 1,549 Franc | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (1,187 Franc) | 624 Franc | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.18 (1,358 Franc) | 598 Franc | + 127% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (11,017 Franc) | 7,518 Franc | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.82 (1,757 Franc) | 1,588 Franc | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.88 (1,169 Franc) | 282 Franc | + 314% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,438 (1,518,600 Franc) | 1,243,470 Franc | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,756 (1,094,150 Franc) | 558,451 Franc | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (113,463 Franc) | 110,345 Franc | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,578 (983,106 Franc) | 646,674 Franc | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,043 (650,020 Franc) | 232,392 Franc | + 180% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $81 (50,558 Franc) | 47,516 Franc | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (34,568 Franc) | 21,905 Franc | + 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $257 (160,019 Franc) | 259,144 Franc | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $130 (80,949 Franc) | 124,043 Franc | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (8,641 Franc) | 4,668 Franc | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 (23,495 Franc) | 8,175 Franc | + 187% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $56 (34,748 Franc) | 38,513 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (25,975 Franc) | 36,261 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $95 (58,931 Franc) | 45,751 Franc | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $141 (87,856 Franc) | 57,267 Franc | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 96% | |||
| Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,089 (18,122,322 Franc) | 12,545,800 Franc | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (513 Franc) | 647 Franc | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (59,647 Franc) | 25,392 Franc | + 135% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (13,305 Franc) | 5,547 Franc | + 140% | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 132% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (4,295 Franc) | 3,269 Franc | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (10,656 Franc) | 5,160 Franc | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $208 (129,414 Franc) | 17,586 Franc | + 636% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (4,279 Franc) | 3,618 Franc | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (2,660 Franc) | 2,701 Franc | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (2,850 Franc) | 2,220 Franc | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (2,401 Franc) | 755 Franc | + 218% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (1,119 Franc) | 1,467 Franc | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (17,504 Franc) | 7,585 Franc | + 131% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 49% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (43,034 Franc) | 23,263 Franc | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (16,235 Franc) | 8,921 Franc | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (101,446 Franc) | 15,981 Franc | + 535% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (62,453 Franc) | 40,476 Franc | + 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (8,587 Franc) | 5,723 Franc | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (3,769 Franc) | 2,494 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (4,507 Franc) | 1,083 Franc | + 316% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (231,648 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (93 Franc) | 93 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (45,894 Franc) | 51,955 Franc | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (6,923 Franc) | 867 Franc | + 698% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 287 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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