Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Taranto, Italy
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
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 (€5.78) | €8 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (€3.69) | €3.44 | + 7% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (€0.70) | €1.24 | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (€1.71) | €3.14 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (€3.95) | €1.90 | + 108% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (€4.26) | €6 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (€2.97) | €1.80 | + 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (€1.18) | €1.67 | - 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (€2.04) | €1.03 | + 97% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €4.89 | + 122% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (€1.59) | €1.82 | - 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (€1.30) | €0.84 | + 54% | |
Housing | + 92% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,882 (€1,574) | €604 | + 161% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (€1,158) | €470 | + 146% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (€118) | €96 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (€1,073) | €510 | + 110% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (€768) | €400 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (€59) | €87 | - 32% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (€37) | €24 | + 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (€210) | €412 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€102) | €177 | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €5.25 | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€25) | €8 | + 218% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€43) | €88 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€38) | €36 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€66) | €79 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€97) | €90 | + 9% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (€20,178) | €22,563 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.50) | €1.57 | - 68% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (€59) | €32 | + 85% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 58% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.47) | €9 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | €7 | + 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (€138) | €53 | + 162% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.41) | €3.17 | + 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€2.94) | €2.63 | + 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (€3.71) | €2.70 | + 37% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (€3.23) | €2.00 | + 62% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.56) | €1.74 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €12 | + 46% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€37) | €23 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €15 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (€211) | €47 | + 349% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€70) | €52 | + 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €5.86 | + 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (€3.77) | €1.26 | + 200% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (€4.99) | €4.00 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (€311) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (€0.51) | €0.35 | + 46% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (€58) | €48 | + 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €5.13 | + 57% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Taranto (Italy)
For example, you would need at least €2,305 ($2,756) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,700 in Taranto.
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