Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Exeter, United Kingdom
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (£10) | £9 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (£5.00) | £5.40 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (£3.19) | £3.54 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (£0.61) | £0.70 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.05 (£1.48) | £2.41 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (£3.41) | £2.02 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (£3.68) | £4.50 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (£2.56) | £1.78 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (£1.02) | £1.01 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (£1.76) | £1.79 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (£9) | £8 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (£1.37) | £1.89 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (£1.12) | £0.73 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,839 (£1,330) | £1,079 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (£1,000) | £913 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $144 (£104) | £155 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (£927) | £749 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (£663) | £872 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (£51) | £104 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (£32) | £15 | + 109% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 (£182) | £364 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (£88) | £80 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£8) | £5.90 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (£22) | £10 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (£38) | £54 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (£33) | £29 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (£57) | £60 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (£84) | £56 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (£17,436) | £20,183 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (£0.44) | £1.20 | - 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (£51) | £46 | + 12% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£14) | £16 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 21% cheaper than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£4.72) | £4.17 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (£10) | £8 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (£119) | £227 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£4.67) | £3.94 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (£2.54) | £1.87 | + 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (£3.20) | £2.65 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (£2.79) | £2.17 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (£1.35) | £1.75 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (£15) | £9 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Exeter (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (£32) | £24 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£17) | £19 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (£182) | £74 | + 146% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (£60) | £57 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (£8) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (£3.26) | £2.88 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (£4.32) | £4.32 | - 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (£269) | £402 | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (£0.44) | £0.09 | + 409% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (£51) | £34 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 19, 2021.
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