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- Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
- Ithaca, New York
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 | $19 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $8 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.00 | $4.46 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 | $0.88 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.91 | $2.89 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.36 | $5.44 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.05 | $8 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.96 | $3.56 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 | $1.84 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.34 | $2.35 | - 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $20 | $15 | + 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.92 | $2.18 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 | $2.26 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,181 | $2,181 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,691 | $1,440 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 | $170 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,599 | $1,684 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,048 | $1,100 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $89 | $87 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 | $61 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $233 | $319 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $122 | $153 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $13 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $38 | $23 | + 66% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 20% cheaper than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 | $56 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 | $61 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 | $107 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 | $120 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 75% | |||
| Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,793 | $25,000 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 | $0.77 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $102 | $46 | + 121% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $23 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 20% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $8 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 | $26 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $208 | $113 | + 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $7 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 | $4.11 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 | $4.90 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 | $3.12 | + 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 | $2.16 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $21 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Ithaca, New York (United States) | ||||
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| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Ithaca, New York | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 | $52 | + 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 | $26 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 | $106 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 | $93 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $11 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $4.99 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $6 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 | $523 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 | $54 | + 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 | $12 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 390 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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