Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Wiesbaden (Germany)
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Food | + 22% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Wiesbaden | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (€18) | €16 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (€9) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (€5.87) | €4.18 | + 40% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (€1.09) | €0.98 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (€3.85) | €3.72 | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (€7) | €3.60 | + 82% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (€7) | €4.00 | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (€4.99) | €2.40 | + 108% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (€1.84) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (€1.95) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€13) | €5.87 | + 129% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (€1.82) | €2.31 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (€2.84) | - | - | |
Housing | + 57% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (€2,772) | €1,490 | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (€1,904) | €1,018 | + 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (€149) | €248 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (€1,451) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (€1,119) | €671 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (€68) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (€63) | €24 | + 168% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (€269) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (€121) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €7 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (€33) | €15 | + 123% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (€64) | €90 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (€45) | €40 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (€97) | €95 | + 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (€133) | - | - | |
Transportation | + 2% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (€27,621) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (€0.85) | €1.51 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (€87) | €78 | + 12% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (€19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (€12) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (€186) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.83 | + 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (€4.76) | €2.70 | + 76% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (€4.62) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (€3.94) | €1.60 | + 146% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (€1.46) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (€25) | €22 | + 15% | |
Entertainment | + 25% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Wiesbaden (Germany) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Wiesbaden | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (€58) | €44 | + 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (€27) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (€161) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (€77) | €61 | + 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (€13) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (€5.66) | €4.15 | + 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (€7) | €3.70 | + 81% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (€344) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (€89) | €50 | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (€9) | €7 | + 38% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 139 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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