Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 128% more expensive than in Recife (Brazil)
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Food | + 131% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 131% more expensive than in Recife (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Recife | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (R$ 95) | R$ 34 | + 181% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (R$ 49) | R$ 36 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (R$ 32) | R$ 10 | + 221% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (R$ 5.92) | R$ 5.49 | + 8% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 7 | + 382% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (R$ 37) | R$ 14 | + 156% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (R$ 27) | R$ 10 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (R$ 11) | R$ 4.93 | + 114% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (R$ 73) | R$ 42 | + 73% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 6% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (R$ 15) | R$ 3.88 | + 295% | |
Housing | + 206% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Recife (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Recife | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (R$ 14,990) | R$ 4,420 | + 239% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (R$ 10,296) | R$ 2,480 | + 315% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (R$ 803) | R$ 558 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (R$ 7,843) | R$ 2,934 | + 167% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (R$ 6,053) | R$ 1,426 | + 324% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (R$ 369) | R$ 755 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (R$ 341) | R$ 94 | + 264% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (R$ 1,454) | R$ 1,759 | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (R$ 655) | R$ 689 | - 5% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (R$ 54) | R$ 32 | + 70% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (R$ 176) | R$ 18 | + 880% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Recife (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Recife | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (R$ 347) | R$ 255 | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (R$ 245) | R$ 253 | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (R$ 523) | R$ 362 | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (R$ 718) | R$ 281 | + 156% | |
Transportation | + 105% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 105% more expensive than in Recife (Brazil) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (R$ 149,347) | R$ 108,473 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (R$ 4.57) | R$ 5.42 | - 16% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (R$ 469) | R$ 182 | + 157% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (R$ 103) | R$ 30 | + 247% | |
Personal Care | + 182% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Recife (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Recife | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 47% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (R$ 66) | R$ 30 | + 117% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (R$ 1,003) | R$ 211 | + 374% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (R$ 35) | R$ 13 | + 171% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (R$ 26) | R$ 12 | + 113% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 72% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (R$ 21) | R$ 6 | + 235% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (R$ 8) | R$ 5.42 | + 46% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (R$ 136) | R$ 55 | + 146% | |
Entertainment | + 84% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Recife (Brazil) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Recife | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (R$ 313) | R$ 85 | + 270% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (R$ 148) | R$ 51 | + 189% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (R$ 870) | R$ 172 | + 407% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (R$ 414) | R$ 178 | + 133% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (R$ 72) | R$ 21 | + 238% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 169% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (R$ 36) | R$ 9 | + 317% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (R$ 1,860) | R$ 3,831 | - 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (R$ 0.75) | R$ 1.22 | - 39% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (R$ 484) | R$ 98 | + 395% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (R$ 51) | R$ 9 | + 462% | |
TOTAL | + 128% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 460 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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