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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is about the same as in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States)
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Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 | $23 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 | $11 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.05 | $5.68 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 | $0.96 | + 5% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.26 | $6 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 | $3.87 | + 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.58 | $5.79 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.11 | $3.88 | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.46 | $2.13 | + 16% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.38 | $3.47 | - 31% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 | $15 | - 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.05 | $2.75 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 | $2.10 | + 46% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,862 | $2,406 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,109 | $1,623 | + 30% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 | $158 | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,431 | $1,614 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,049 | $1,243 | - 16% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 | $121 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 | $47 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | $326 | $265 | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 | $122 | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $12 | - 12% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 | $39 | - 25% | |
Clothes | - 19% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $43 | $43 | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 | $47 | - 34% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $74 | $81 | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $118 | $87 | + 36% | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,930 | $29,467 | - 2% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 | $0.88 | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $89 | $90 | - 2% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $39 | - 51% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | - 0% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $11 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $170 | $226 | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $7 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.83 | $3.73 | + 3% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 | $5.81 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 | $4.80 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 | $1.75 | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 | $31 | - 28% | |
Entertainment | + 15% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Charlotte, North Carolina (United States) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 | $45 | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $24 | $24 | - 0% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $214 | $197 | + 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $71 | $65 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 | $13 | + 18% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 | $7 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $5.01 | + 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 | $491 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | $0.16 | - 8% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $78 | $42 | + 87% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $8 | + 21% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% |

These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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