Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States compared to Alicante, Spain
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| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (€10) | €8 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.72 (€5.11) | €3.02 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (€0.77) | €0.82 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.02 (€1.80) | €1.43 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.36 (€3.89) | €1.75 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (€5.45) | €6 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.14 (€4.59) | €1.61 | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.46 (€3.98) | €0.87 | + 356% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.07 (€2.74) | €0.64 | + 328% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (€11) | €3.00 | + 257% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (€1.79) | €1.67 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.78 (€1.59) | €0.81 | + 95% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,875 (€1,674) | €700 | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,375 (€1,227) | €475 | + 158% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $134 (€120) | €95 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,083 (€967) | €450 | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $802 (€716) | €310 | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $67 (€60) | €109 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $51 (€46) | €37 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $379 (€338) | €390 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 (€125) | €89 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (€11) | €5.27 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (€24) | €9 | + 163% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $39 (€35) | €92 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (€27) | €26 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $81 (€72) | €75 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $84 (€75) | €84 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,408 (€18,218) | €17,500 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (€0.73) | €1.24 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (€62) | €32 | + 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (€15) | €11 | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 120% | |||
| Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 120% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€6) | €5.41 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (€22) | €3.60 | + 502% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $130 (€116) | €43 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (€7) | €4.21 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.36 (€3.00) | €2.18 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (€4.38) | €2.86 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.86 (€3.45) | €1.52 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.36 (€1.22) | €1.58 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (€16) | €14 | + 21% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€38) | €26 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18 (€16) | €16 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $170 (€152) | €102 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $45 (€40) | €30 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (€9) | €6 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.71 (€3.31) | €1.58 | + 110% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.50 (€4.02) | €4.58 | - 12% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $144 (€129) | €154 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (€0.13) | €0.20 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (€39) | €41 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (€7) | €5.00 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain)
For example, you would need at least €3,272
($3,665)
in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
€2,100
in Alicante.
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