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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $11 | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $7 | + 49% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 | $2.62 | + 93% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 | $0.76 | + 31% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.26 | $1.64 | + 161% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 | $2.55 | + 91% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 | $4.25 | + 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.11 | $3.54 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.46 | $1.33 | + 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.38 | $6 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 | $12 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 | $1.55 | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 | $1.92 | + 60% | |
Housing | + 105% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,862 | $1,004 | + 185% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,109 | $814 | + 159% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 | $149 | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,431 | $687 | + 108% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,049 | $541 | + 94% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 | $85 | - 13% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 | $37 | + 64% | |
40” flat screen tv | $326 | $346 | - 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 | $84 | + 55% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $11 | + 1% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 | $16 | + 84% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 23% cheaper than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 | $40 | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 | $49 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 | $76 | - 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 | - | - | |
Transportation | + 101% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 101% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,930 | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 | $0.73 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $89 | $31 | + 188% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $22 | $8 | + 188% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $5.25 | + 24% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $5.52 | + 138% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $170 | $74 | + 130% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $6.00 | + 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.83 | $2.78 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 | $4.33 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 | $2.49 | + 71% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 | $1.38 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $16 | + 39% | |
Entertainment | + 58% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 | $34 | + 76% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 | $19 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 | $79 | + 171% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 | $49 | + 45% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $7 | + 129% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 | $3.72 | + 46% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $4.07 | + 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 | $427 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 | $25 | + 214% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $7 | + 38% | |
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TOTAL | + 71% |

These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
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