Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Enschede, Netherlands
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €12 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.74) | €7 | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (€3.66) | €4.01 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (€0.70) | €1.14 | - 39% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (€1.70) | €2.85 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (€3.92) | €2.16 | + 81% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (€4.22) | €5.68 | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (€2.94) | €2.10 | + 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (€1.17) | €1.92 | - 39% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (€2.02) | €0.97 | + 109% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (€1.57) | €2.24 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (€1.29) | €0.95 | + 36% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,839 (€1,527) | €1,099 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (€1,149) | €771 | + 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (€119) | €137 | - 13% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (€1,065) | €693 | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (€762) | €571 | + 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (€59) | €240 | - 76% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (€37) | €26 | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (€209) | €465 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€101) | €299 | - 66% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€25) | €13 | + 94% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€43) | €82 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€38) | €41 | - 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€66) | €91 | - 28% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€97) | €126 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (€20,025) | €29,057 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.50) | €1.51 | - 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (€59) | €67 | - 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €24 | - 34% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.42) | €4.15 | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | €15 | - 27% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (€137) | €35 | + 290% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.36) | €2.96 | + 81% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€2.92) | €2.69 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (€3.68) | €2.95 | + 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (€3.21) | €2.24 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.55) | €1.97 | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €18 | - 3% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Enschede (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €38 | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €22 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (€210) | €80 | + 162% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€69) | €72 | - 3% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 37% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (€3.74) | €3.11 | + 20% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (€4.96) | €4.05 | + 22% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (€309) | €424 | - 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (€0.51) | €0.11 | + 361% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (€58) | €29 | + 100% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €6 | + 26% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Enschede (Netherlands)
For example, you would need at least €3,663 ($4,412) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €3,500 in Enschede.
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