Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States compared to Alicante, Spain
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| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.98) | €7 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 (€4.86) | €2.90 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (€0.73) | €0.88 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.02 (€1.72) | €1.43 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (€3.70) | €1.79 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.19) | €7 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (€4.37) | €1.60 | + 174% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.46 (€3.79) | €0.87 | + 337% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (€2.61) | €0.64 | + 307% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €3.00 | + 240% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (€1.68) | €1.65 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.78 (€1.51) | €0.84 | + 81% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 85% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,875 (€1,593) | €700 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,375 (€1,168) | €475 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (€114) | €85 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,083 (€920) | €450 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $802 (€681) | €310 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (€57) | €110 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (€43) | €37 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $367 (€312) | €372 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (€119) | €86 | + 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€11) | €5.45 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (€22) | €9 | + 148% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (€33) | €92 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (€26) | €26 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (€69) | €75 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (€72) | €84 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,408 (€17,334) | €17,500 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (€0.70) | €1.20 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (€59) | €32 | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€15) | €11 | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 111% | |||
| Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 111% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€6) | €5.41 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (€20) | €3.35 | + 509% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $126 (€107) | €41 | + 159% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | €4.21 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.37 (€2.86) | €2.21 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (€4.35) | €2.77 | + 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.95 (€3.36) | €1.75 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.40 (€1.19) | €1.58 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (€16) | €13 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $42 (€36) | €25 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (€15) | €16 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (€144) | €92 | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (€38) | €30 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€8) | €7 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (€3.15) | €1.58 | + 99% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (€3.82) | €4.52 | - 15% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $143 (€122) | €154 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (€37) | €41 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.00 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
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These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,806
($3,304)
in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€1,900
in Alicante.
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