Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (£15) | £13 | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (£8) | £5.57 | + 36% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 (£4.19) | £3.29 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (£0.83) | £0.94 | - 12% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.26 (£3.54) | £2.28 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (£4.04) | £1.91 | + 111% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 (£4.63) | £3.58 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.11 (£3.41) | £1.83 | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.46 (£2.04) | £1.13 | + 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.38 (£1.98) | £2.17 | - 9% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (£12) | £8 | + 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 (£1.70) | £1.61 | + 5% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 (£2.55) | £1.31 | + 94% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,862 (£2,375) | £1,042 | + 128% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,109 (£1,750) | £1,057 | + 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (£136) | £297 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,431 (£1,187) | £661 | + 80% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,049 (£870) | £485 | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 (£61) | £125 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (£50) | £21 | + 134% | |
40” flat screen tv | $326 (£270) | £386 | - 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (£109) | £110 | - 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (£9) | £7 | + 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (£24) | £12 | + 95% | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 (£35) | £63 | - 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (£26) | £30 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 (£62) | £72 | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 (£98) | £68 | + 45% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,930 (£24,008) | £17,932 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (£0.88) | £1.50 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $89 (£74) | £61 | + 21% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (£16) | £11 | + 42% | |
Personal Care | + 97% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 97% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (£5.42) | £3.03 | + 79% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (£11) | £4.55 | + 140% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $170 (£141) | £62 | + 128% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (£5.36) | £2.75 | + 95% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.83 (£3.18) | £1.32 | + 142% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 (£4.15) | £3.71 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (£3.54) | £1.73 | + 105% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 (£1.31) | £1.61 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (£19) | £13 | + 44% | |
Entertainment | + 28% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (£49) | £31 | + 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 (£20) | £18 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 (£178) | £62 | + 185% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 (£59) | £60 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (£13) | £8 | + 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (£4.51) | £2.75 | + 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (£6) | £3.83 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 (£309) | £389 | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (£0.12) | £0.10 | + 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 (£65) | £37 | + 77% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (£8) | £9 | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% |

These prices were last updated on February 07, 2023.
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