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Cost of living in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States)
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Food | + 12% | |||
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Food in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $16 | + 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 | $11 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 | $5.44 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.18 | $1.04 | + 14% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.16 | $5.11 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $7 | $4.43 | + 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 | $5.70 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 | $3.83 | + 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.99 | $1.99 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.11 | $2.54 | - 17% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $17 | - 17% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 | $2.47 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.07 | $2.21 | + 39% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,997 | $1,894 | + 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,058 | $1,626 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $161 | $246 | - 35% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,568 | $1,379 | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,210 | $972 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $74 | $231 | - 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 | $61 | + 12% | |
40” flat screen tv | $291 | $230 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $131 | $191 | - 31% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $13 | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 | $19 | + 90% | |
Clothes | - 10% | |||
Clothes in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 | $60 | + 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 | $68 | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $105 | $99 | + 5% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 | $111 | + 30% | |
Transportation | + 53% | |||
Transportation in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,856 | $24,376 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 | $0.88 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $94 | $52 | + 79% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 | $20 | + 1% | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $7 | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 | $29 | - 54% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $201 | $91 | + 121% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $7 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.14 | $3.73 | + 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.99 | $5.87 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 | $3.29 | + 29% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.58 | $1.86 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $22 | + 23% | |
Entertainment | + 11% | |||
Entertainment in Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Kansas City, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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Minneapolis - St. Paul, Minnesota | Kansas City, Missouri | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $63 | $44 | + 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $28 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $174 | $200 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 | $71 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 | $12 | + 21% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $6 | - 5% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $5.86 | + 25% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $372 | $484 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 | $0.23 | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $97 | $60 | + 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 | $7 | + 57% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 287 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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