Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Eilat, Israel
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 31% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (46 ₪) | 83 ₪ | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (23 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 50% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (14 ₪) | 27 ₪ | - 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (2.76 ₪) | 5.00 ₪ | - 45% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (7 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (15 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 116% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (17 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (12 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (4.63 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (8 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (43 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (6 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (5.10 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 25% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,839 (6,030 ₪) | 5,125 ₪ | + 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (4,537 ₪) | 3,825 ₪ | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (471 ₪) | 930 ₪ | - 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (4,206 ₪) | 2,933 ₪ | + 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (3,009 ₪) | 2,367 ₪ | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (232 ₪) | 500 ₪ | - 54% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (145 ₪) | 113 ₪ | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (825 ₪) | 2,297 ₪ | - 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (398 ₪) | 367 ₪ | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (35 ₪) | 24 ₪ | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (100 ₪) | 40 ₪ | + 149% | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (170 ₪) | 300 ₪ | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (151 ₪) | 247 ₪ | - 39% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (259 ₪) | 443 ₪ | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (382 ₪) | 683 ₪ | - 44% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (79,082 ₪) | 112,500 ₪ | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (1.97 ₪) | 5.27 ₪ | - 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (231 ₪) | 250 ₪ | - 7% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (63 ₪) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (21 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 25% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (43 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (540 ₪) | 200 ₪ | + 170% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (21 ₪) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (12 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (15 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (13 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 64% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (6 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 39% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (68 ₪) | 55 ₪ | + 25% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Eilat (Israel) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (143 ₪) | 123 ₪ | + 16% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (78 ₪) | 68 ₪ | + 15% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (828 ₪) | 190 ₪ | + 336% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (274 ₪) | 275 ₪ | - 0% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (36 ₪) | 38 ₪ | - 4% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (15 ₪) | 12 ₪ | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (20 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (1,219 ₪) | 2,200 ₪ | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (2.00 ₪) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (229 ₪) | 243 ₪ | - 6% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (32 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 9% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 16,000 ₪ in Eilat you would need to make just about 14,126 ₪ ($4,309) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota.
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