Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States vs Tartu, Estonia
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Food | + 52% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 52% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (€12) | €5.60 | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (€5.75) | €5.13 | + 12% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.41 (€3.66) | €2.94 | + 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.84 (€0.70) | €0.93 | - 25% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.05 (€1.70) | €1.81 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.72 (€3.92) | €2.04 | + 92% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.09 (€4.23) | €4.08 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (€2.95) | €1.90 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.41 (€1.17) | €0.50 | + 135% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.43 (€2.02) | €1.27 | + 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.89 (€1.57) | €1.75 | - 10% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.55 (€1.29) | €0.53 | + 145% | |
Housing | + 93% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,882 (€1,564) | €716 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,384 (€1,150) | €503 | + 129% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $141 (€117) | €136 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,283 (€1,066) | €444 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (€763) | €331 | + 130% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $71 (€59) | €88 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $44 (€37) | €18 | + 108% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (€209) | €372 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (€101) | €98 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€25) | €10 | + 146% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (€43) | €76 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (€38) | €36 | + 7% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $79 (€66) | €75 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (€97) | €109 | - 11% | |
Transportation | + 73% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,120 (€20,045) | €18,372 | + 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.60 (€0.50) | €1.32 | - 62% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $71 (€59) | €14 | + 306% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €9 | + 88% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€5.43) | €7 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $165 (€137) | €33 | + 310% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€5.37) | €3.65 | + 47% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (€2.92) | €3.44 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.43 (€3.68) | €2.96 | + 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (€3.21) | €1.64 | + 96% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (€1.55) | €1.88 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €12 | + 42% | |
Entertainment | + 87% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (€36) | €23 | + 57% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (€20) | €13 | + 50% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $252 (€210) | €39 | + 444% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€69) | €37 | + 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €6 | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.50 (€3.74) | €2.79 | + 34% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.97 (€4.96) | €2.58 | + 92% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (€309) | €537 | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.61 (€0.51) | €0.05 | + 851% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $70 (€58) | €44 | + 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€8) | €3.88 | + 107% | |
TOTAL | + 69% |

These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia)
For example, you would need at least €3,203 ($3,854) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €1,900 in Tartu.
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