Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States

Summary of cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,296
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,824
  • Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than in 62% of cities in USA (9 out of 21)
  • Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than in 63% of cities in N. America (10 out of 24)
  • Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than in 89% of cities in the World (18 out of 148)
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List of prices in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
Current as of Feb 2025.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $22
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $12
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.34
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.18
12 eggs, large $4.19
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $4.89
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $4.77
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.25
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.92
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.58
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $20
2 liters of coca-cola $2.97
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.21
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,229
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,700
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $205
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,651
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,137
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $102
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $43
40” flat screen tv $231
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $130
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $40
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $52
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $47
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $97
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $136
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $29,838
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.83
Monthly ticket public transport $107
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $21
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $17
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $226
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $7
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.42
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $4.94
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.25
Tube of toothpaste $1.75
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $27
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $67
2 tickets to the movies $25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $183
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $104
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $15
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $6
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $7
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $386
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.15
1 month of gym membership in business district $65
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $11
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 366 prices entered by 29 different people.
Latest price update: February 16, 2025

Minneapolis position in our World Ranking

the world
18th
out of 148
n. america
10th
out of 24
usa
9th
out of 21

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