Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States compared to Alicante, Spain
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€9) | €8 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€5.76) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 (€4.63) | €2.90 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (€0.70) | €0.95 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.02 (€1.64) | €1.43 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (€3.53) | €1.80 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€4.95) | €6 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (€4.16) | €1.45 | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.46 (€3.61) | €0.89 | + 307% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (€2.49) | €0.64 | + 289% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€10) | €3.00 | + 224% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.97 (€1.59) | €1.60 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.78 (€1.44) | €0.87 | + 65% | |
| Housing | + 71% | |||
| Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,875 (€1,519) | €700 | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,375 (€1,114) | €475 | + 135% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (€109) | €84 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,083 (€878) | €450 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $802 (€650) | €310 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (€54) | €102 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (€41) | €37 | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $344 (€279) | €326 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 (€106) | €90 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€10) | €5.61 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (€18) | €9 | + 88% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (€32) | €92 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (€25) | €26 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (€66) | €75 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (€68) | €84 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,408 (€16,532) | €17,500 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (€0.66) | €1.19 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (€57) | €32 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€16) | €11 | + 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (€7) | €5.41 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (€17) | €3.35 | + 399% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $116 (€94) | €39 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $6 (€5.15) | €4.07 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.14 (€2.54) | €2.52 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.90 (€3.97) | €2.77 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.09 (€2.50) | €1.75 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.83 (€1.48) | €1.71 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (€17) | €12 | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (€31) | €26 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (€15) | €16 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $186 (€151) | €92 | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (€36) | €30 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (€9) | €7 | + 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (€3.01) | €1.58 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (€3.65) | €4.57 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $431 (€349) | €485 | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.12) | €0.20 | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (€36) | €41 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€6) | €5.00 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
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These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €2,631
($3,247)
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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