Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia)
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| Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| $14 (€12) | €5.60 | 111% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| $7 (€5.81) | €5.13 | 13% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| $4.41 (€3.71) | €2.94 | 26% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| $0.84 (€0.71) | €0.93 | 24% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| $2.05 (€1.72) | €1.81 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| $4.72 (€3.97) | €2.04 | 94% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| $5.09 (€4.28) | €4.08 | 5% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| $3.55 (€2.98) | €1.90 | 57% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| $1.41 (€1.19) | €0.50 | 137% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| $2.43 (€2.05) | €1.27 | 61% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| $13 (€11) | €8 | 40% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| $1.89 (€1.59) | €1.75 | 9% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| $1.55 (€1.31) | €0.53 | 148% |
| Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,839 (€1,546) | €716 | 116% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| $1,384 (€1,163) | €503 | 131% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| $144 (€121) | €136 | 11% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| $1,283 (€1,078) | €444 | 143% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| $918 (€771) | €331 | 133% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| $71 (€59) | €88 | 33% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| $44 (€37) | €18 | 111% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| $252 (€211) | €372 | 43% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $121 (€102) | €98 | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| $11 (€9) | €7 | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| $30 (€26) | €10 | 149% |
| Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| $52 (€44) | €76 | 42% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| $46 (€39) | €36 | 9% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $79 (€66) | €75 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| $116 (€98) | €109 | 10% |
| Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 74% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| $24,120 (€20,271) | €18,372 | 10% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| $0.60 (€0.51) | €1.32 | 62% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| $71 (€59) | €14 | 311% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| $19 (€16) | €9 | 90% |
| Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| $7 (€5.49) | €7 | 22% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| $13 (€11) | €16 | 31% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| $165 (€138) | €33 | 315% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| $6 (€5.43) | €3.65 | 49% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| $3.51 (€2.95) | €3.44 | 14% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| $4.43 (€3.72) | €2.96 | 26% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| $3.86 (€3.25) | €1.64 | 98% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| $1.87 (€1.57) | €1.88 | 16% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| $21 (€18) | €12 | 43% |
| Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 89% more expensive than in Tartu (Estonia) | ||
| Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) | Tartu (Estonia) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| $44 (€37) | €23 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| $24 (€20) | €13 | 52% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| $252 (€212) | €39 | 450% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| $83 (€70) | €37 | 87% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| $11 (€9) | €6 | 51% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| $4.50 (€3.78) | €2.79 | 36% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| $5.97 (€5.02) | €2.58 | 94% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| $372 (€312) | €537 | 42% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| $0.61 (€0.51) | €0.05 | 861% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| $70 (€59) | €44 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| $10 (€8) | €3.88 | 109% |
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For example, you would need at least €3,573 ($4,251) in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with €2,100 in Tartu.