Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia)
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Food | + 138% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 138% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Windhoek | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (362 N$) | 150 N$ | + 141% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (185 N$) | 77 N$ | + 140% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (121 N$) | 65 N$ | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 (22 N$) | 23 N$ | - 1% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 (79 N$) | 42 N$ | + 87% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 (134 N$) | 27 N$ | + 395% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (140 N$) | 98 N$ | + 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 (103 N$) | 27 N$ | + 274% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 (38 N$) | 58 N$ | - 35% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 (40 N$) | 21 N$ | + 94% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (276 N$) | 137 N$ | + 101% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (37 N$) | 22 N$ | + 70% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (58 N$) | 13 N$ | + 339% | |
Housing | + 127% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 127% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Windhoek | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 (56,967 N$) | 13,645 N$ | + 317% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 (39,129 N$) | 12,484 N$ | + 213% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 (3,052 N$) | 1,974 N$ | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 (29,807 N$) | 13,318 N$ | + 124% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 (23,003 N$) | 10,866 N$ | + 112% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (1,401 N$) | 2,783 N$ | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (1,295 N$) | 1,012 N$ | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 (5,525 N$) | 4,829 N$ | + 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (2,488 N$) | 2,928 N$ | - 15% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (207 N$) | 122 N$ | + 69% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (669 N$) | 219 N$ | + 205% | |
Clothes | + 71% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Windhoek | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (1,320 N$) | 742 N$ | + 78% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (933 N$) | 553 N$ | + 69% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 (1,987 N$) | 1,399 N$ | + 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (2,730 N$) | 1,318 N$ | + 107% | |
Transportation | + 179% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 179% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 (567,562 N$) | 419,408 N$ | + 35% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (17 N$) | 18 N$ | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 (1,780 N$) | 364 N$ | + 389% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (391 N$) | 181 N$ | + 116% | |
Personal Care | + 150% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Windhoek | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (124 N$) | 119 N$ | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (250 N$) | 289 N$ | - 14% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 (3,813 N$) | 542 N$ | + 603% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (131 N$) | 33 N$ | + 301% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 (98 N$) | 27 N$ | + 259% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (95 N$) | 48 N$ | + 99% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (81 N$) | 47 N$ | + 74% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (30 N$) | 36 N$ | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (516 N$) | 169 N$ | + 205% | |
Entertainment | + 144% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 144% more expensive than in Windhoek (Namibia) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Windhoek | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 (1,189 N$) | 383 N$ | + 211% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (563 N$) | 146 N$ | + 286% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 (3,307 N$) | 974 N$ | + 239% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (1,575 N$) | 483 N$ | + 226% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (274 N$) | 57 N$ | + 377% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (116 N$) | 45 N$ | + 156% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (138 N$) | 27 N$ | + 418% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (7,068 N$) | 12,274 N$ | - 42% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (2.85 N$) | 0.77 N$ | + 270% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 (1,838 N$) | 843 N$ | + 118% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (195 N$) | 48 N$ | + 304% | |
TOTAL | + 142% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 164 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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